Job Title: Associate, Audit Internal controls

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Years of experience: 5-8 Years

Job Summary

The role is responsible for executing Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing activities within the centralized Shared Services team. This role performs control testing, evaluates supporting evidence, documents testing results, and assists in identifying control deficiencies across global finance processes. The position works closely with Supervisors, process owners, business stakeholders, outsourced service providers, and external auditors to support a high-quality, scalable SOX compliance program. The role contributes to the organizations strategy of increasing centralized testing, strengthening the control environment, and enhancing external audit reliance.

Responsibilities

SOX Testing Execution

- Execute and conclude on SOX control testing for both design effectiveness and operating effectiveness controls
- Perform testing of manual and automated controls across various finance and operational processes.
- Obtain supporting documentation from process owners. Validate completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of evidence received. Follow up on outstanding information requests and testing dependencies.
- Document testing procedures, results, conclusions, and exceptions in accordance with established methodologies.
- Ensure testing workpapers meet quality and documentation standards.
- Complete assigned testing activities within established timelines.

Control Assessment Support

- Assist with control design reviews and walkthrough activities.
- Identify potential control gaps, inconsistencies, or deficiencies.
- Escalate testing issues and exceptions to Supervisors.
- Support risk assessment and process documentation activities.




- Participate in process reviews and control improvement initiatives.

External Audit Other Support

- Support external audit and Use of Others (UOO) activities by preparing requested documentation.
- Assist with sample testing and evidence collection.
- Respond to auditor inquiries with support from Supervisors.
- Address review comments and update documentation as required.
- Help maintain documentation standards that support auditor reliance.
- Internal Reporting tracking (e.g. 302, QCIC, global checklist tasks)

Continuous Controls Monitoring Analytics

- Support execution of Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) activities.
- Review exception reports and identify unusual activity for further investigation.
- Assist in developing data analytics and automated testing techniques.
- Contribute ideas to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
- Support adoption of new technologies and digital tools within the SOX program.

Issue Management Remediation Tracking

- Document identified control deficiencies and testing exceptions.
- Support root cause analysis efforts.
- Track remediation activities and follow-up actions.
- Validate remediation evidence where appropriate.
- Escalate overdue actions

Collaboration Professional Development

- Build effective working relationships with finance teams, process owners, Genpact teams, and Internal Audit.
- Continuously strengthen technical knowledge of SOX,



internal controls, and finance processes.
- Support team initiatives focused on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to a collaborative and customer-focused team setting

Requirements

- Bachelor s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, risk management, accounting, or internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience independently leading testing assignments and coaching less experienced team members.
- Understanding of SOX 404 and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
- Knowledge of financial processes including R2R, P2P, O2C/C2C, Fixed Assets, Treasury, or Financial Reporting.
- Experience reviewing supporting documentation and evaluating control effectiveness.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Basic understanding of automated controls, interfaces, and system-generated reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
- Continuous improvement and learning mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, shared-services environment.
- Time management

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