Consultant - Internal Audit & SOX

Responsibilities

·       Leading client engagements in the areas of governance, risk & compliance (GRC), Internal Audits, process reviews, standard operating procedures & Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) 404 assessments.

·       Be part of a team that would execute the above referred projects for a variety of clients across industries.

·       Experienced professionals would also independently execute the above referred projects with direct supervision of a Manager.

·       Determine, or participate in determining, audit procedures necessary to achieve the desired audit results. Draft original work programs appropriate for assignment.

·       Perform audit work assigned in a professional manner, in accordance with approved work program.

·       Obtain, analyze, and appraise evidentiary data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of controls.

·       Determine whether areas reviewed / audited are performing control activities in compliance with applicable policies and procedures and in a manner consistent with both organizational objectives and high standards of administrative practice.

·       Report audit findings and make recommendations for the correction of noted control deficiencies, improvements in operations, and reductions in cost.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications / skills

·       Post graduate qualification as an MBA or CA. CFE, CIA, or CISA a plus.

Preferred qualifications / skills

·       Robust interpersonal skills

·       Validated influencer and communicator with partners at all levels

·       Robust written and presentational skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences

·       Possess high standard of integrity and confidentiality

·       Good written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations

• Position requires the ability to conduct compliance, operational and / or financial audits from start to finish. This includes drafting of audit program, conducting entry conference with auditee, performing audit test work, conducting exit conference with auditee, and drafting the written report.

·       Excellent planning and organization skills

·       Robust understanding of the risk, audit and controllership domain

·       Strong PC skills, including Word, Excel, Visio.

• Willingness to travel on client projects for 25% of the time.