SOX Manager

Location: Bengaluru/ Delhi NCR

Role Overview

The SOX Manager assists the leadership in defining the control objectives and monitoring

compliance efforts. The SOX Manager act as the L2 and will review test findings within the

Internal/External Audit Team, facilitate the remediation of control gaps, and escalate possible

critical issues to the senior management of the company.

The SOX Manager also identifies areas of potential improvement for key processes and

procedures and supports the management of the related processes and procedures. He is

responsible for working with different business owners on implementation, execution and

compliance with entity level controls.

Profile Description

• The SOX manager is responsible for working with different business owners on implementation,

execution and compliance with entity level controls.

• The SOX Manager being the L2 evaluates the review and analyzes data pertaining to information

systems functions

• Coordinate with the Company Financial Control Risk (FCR) Director and Managers to assign SOX

Controls Testing work to Supplier resources.

• Monitor and manage progress of test of controls as per the assigned controls to Supplier Team

• Provide periodic updates to the Company FCR Director and Managers on progress of test work

assigned and any potential delays

• Ensure L1 Reviews are performed by Supplier for all test work papers assigned to Supplier and

submit work papers to L2 Review to be performed by the Company.

• Ensure that L2 Review comments are addressed by Supplier resources.

• Attend Project Governance meetings and provide updates to the Company as required on

periodic basis.

• Identify and analysis control issues or changes in company process for potential implications.

Job Description – Sox Manager

• Develop and maintain strong rapport with key stakeholders within the business, including

process and control owners, control performers and the functional leads.

• Stay informed of changes in legislation, accounting literature and regulatory guidance which

impact SOX compliances requirement.

Desired Experience and Skillset

• Having Over 12 years of relevant experience holding MBA/CA/CFEs, CIAs, or CISA plus degree

(preferred)

• Leading a skilled group of risk consulting professionals and be proficient with the broad range of

skills of managing people, ensuring client satisfaction, business development.

• Providing value-based solutions and applying technical knowledge in delivery of complex

solutions to clients. Providing recommendation on macro and strategic issues to the client.

• The ability to challenge risks within complex business requirements and translate best industry

processes and control environment

• The ability to handle unforeseen challenges

• Process improvement and automation mindset

• Strong governance mentality

• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and effective liaison with potentially External

Auditors

• Effective management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for details

• A strong desire to take ownership, demonstrate initiative and be accountable for actions

• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate effectively in a remote setup.

• Good understanding of insurance accounting, understanding on basic too complex to technical

accounting, good working knowledge and understanding on GAAP & STAT

• Ensure that all journal entries and adjustments are explained and documented.

• Good proficient in the use of common business applications such as Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.

• Project Governance: Governance Calls, Dashboard Publication, EY Meetings, Monitoring Progress,

etc.