Manager, IT Controls Assurance (COE India)

We are looking for an experienced Manager, IT Controls Assurance (COE India) to lead our IT SOX, ITGC and technology controls agenda within a Global Capability Centre (GCC) environment.

The role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, risk and controls knowledge, audit experience and people leadership .

The ideal candidate will be someone who can operate comfortably between technology teams, internal/external audit, Finance, Risk & Controls and senior leadership , while building and leading a high-performing controls team.

• The role leads IT assurance program delivery and review including risk assessment
• Provide leadership and oversight across IT General Controls, application controls and technology risk & compliance .
• Review of testing documentation, assurance scope beyond SOx, Testing automation and efficiency, and annual capacity estimation.
• Partner closely with Internal Audit, External Audit, Finance, Risk & Controls and Technology leadership to ensure effective control environments.
• Identify control gaps, drive remediation and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Provide technical guidance on ERP and enterprise technology environments , with strong understanding of platforms such as SAP and other large-scale business applications.
• Assess risks across areas such as access management, change management, IT operations, segregation of duties, system implementations and application controls .
• Lead and manage a team of controls/audit professionals, including coaching, capability building, performance management and succession planning .
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence technology teams to embed controls into their day-to-day operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of the SOX/control testing process.
• Support transformation initiatives, system implementations and changes in the technology landscape from a controls and compliance perspective .
• Provide clear, executive-level reporting on control health, key risks, audit observations and remediation progress.