Consulting- Internal Audit and Internal controls / Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - Senior

The opportunity

We're looking for a consultant with expertise in Internal Audit and Internal Controls / SOX to join the EY-Consulting Risk Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm and a global team whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your key responsibilities

Mandatory requirements

• Executed multiple internal audits engagements independently and as part of the team, while working directly with the Client/Onshore stakeholders
• Extensive experience in leading and training team for carrying out multiple internal audit engagements.

Client Management

• Understand the client's business & related industry issues / trends.
• Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams.
• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the client.

Quality delivery

• Independently execute internal audit engagements and Internal controls / SOX engagements while working back with client and Onsite teams
• Design manuals and IT SOX controls as per the requirement of PCAOB.
• Identify process gaps and accordingly provide recommendation in areas requiring improvement based on the client's business process and industry practice.
• Assist with maintenance of consistency and quality in SOX compliance work across the organization.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management's interventions and actions.
• Communicating to appropriate audience the audit scope, protocol, status, issues, risks and recommendations via written reports and presentations
• Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests.
• Demonstrate application and solution-based approach to problem solving while executing client engagements and documenting working papers.
• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate on a timely basis.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Highly analytical, organised and meticulous consulting skills
• Strong skills in relationship building, problem solving, and timely problem escalation.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation
• Strong understanding of Internal controls / SOX and COSO framework
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or similar, license/certification in SOX, CIA, CPA, CMA CA etc.)
• Strong multi-project management skills
• Ability to think differently and innovate.

To qualify for the role, you must have -

• CA or MBA (master's in business administration). CIA certification id preferred.
• Around 3-4 years of a "Big 4" or professional firm or professional industry experience in risks & controls, with experience in SOX / internal controls
• Strong understanding of SOX / Internal controls and COSO framework
• Technical experience in Finance and Operations
• Knowledge of cross-functional business processes (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, etc.)
• Cognitive problem-solving capabilities, quick decision-making skills and ability to handle complex situations with a calm demeanor.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to think differently.

What we look for

• A team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment.
• Opportunities to work with EY global consulting team with leading businesses across a range of industries.