Job Description

Role: SOX Finance Controls Analyst

4+ years of relevant experience in SOX, ICFR, Internal Audit, Finance Controls, or Risk Advisory.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced SOX Finance Auditor to support the design, execution, and enhancement of the organization's SOX 404 and ICFR compliance program. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating finance controls, performing independent testing, identifying control deficiencies, and partnering with finance and business stakeholders to strengthen the overall internal control environment.

This role requires strong knowledge of finance processes, SOX compliance, audit methodologies, and stakeholder management within a multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute SOX 404 and ICFR finance control testing across multiple business entities.
- Perform walkthroughs and assess the design and operating effectiveness of key financial controls.
- Evaluate controls using the COSO Internal Control Framework.
- Review finance process controls including:

- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Financial Close
- Payroll
- Fixed Assets
- Segregation of Duties (SoD)

- Prepare and maintain audit documentation, including Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, flowcharts, and audit-ready workpapers.
- Identify control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and validate remediation activities.
- Support internal and external audits by providing control evidence and documentation.
- Analyse financial control evidence using Microsoft Excel and prepare audit findings and management reports.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate finance controls.
- Collaborate with Financial Controllers, Finance Teams, Group Finance, Internal Audit, CFOs, and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.




- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance control workplace.

Required Skills

SOX & Internal Controls

- Strong knowledge of SOX 404 compliance and ICFR.
- Solid understanding of the COSO Internal Control Framework.
- Experience testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Knowledge of Management Review Controls (MRCs), automated application controls, and finance control evidence requirements.

Finance Process Controls

- Strong understanding of:

- Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Financial Close
- Payroll
- Fixed Assets
- Segregation of Duties (SoD)

- Understanding of financial reporting risks and multi-entity control environments.

Audit & Documentation

- Experience conducting walkthroughs and control testing.
- Preparation of Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, flowcharts, and audit documentation.
- Experience identifying control deficiencies and supporting remediation activities.

Systems & Tools

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP/Finance systems (Sage preferred).
- Experience preparing audit reports and management reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

- 3+ years of experience in SOX, ICFR, Internal Audit, Finance Controls, or Risk Advisory.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification (qualified or near-qualified).
- Experience in finance control testing across single or multiple entities.
- Exposure to UK or international clients is preferred.
- Background in a Big Four or professional services environment is advantageous.

Key Competencies

- Excellent attention to detail and an evidence-based approach.
- Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment skills.
- Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.

📌 SOX Finance Controls Analyst (Karnataka)
🏢 Potentiam Offshore Services
📍 Karnataka