Job Description: Senior Associate– SOX

Experience: 3–9 years

Industry: Manufacturing (Mandatory)

Background: Big 4 experience (Mandatory)

Shift Timings: 3:00pm to 12:00 am IST

Location: Gurugram/Mumbai

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate / Assistant Manager with solid SOX and ICFR expertise, specifically within the manufacturing industry. The role requires hands-on experience in testing complex SOX areas, working independently with process owners, and delivering high-quality workpapers under tight timelines.

The ideal candidate is analytically sharp, detail-oriented, and confident handling complex processes and judgments.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform end-to-end SOX testing (ToD & ToE) across business and IT-dependent controls
- Independently test complex and judgmental areas, including but not limited to:
- Inventory valuation & reserves
- Standard costing & variance analysis
- Revenue recognition (manufacturing-specific scenarios)
- Fixed assets & capitalization
- Journal entries and management review controls
- Prepare and review SOX workpapers in line with PCAOB and Big 4 standards
- Perform walkthroughs and control design assessments
- Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and support remediation efforts
- Coordinate directly with process owners, controllership,



and external auditors
- Review junior team members’ work and provide on-the-job coaching
- Support SOX scoping, risk assessment, and annual planning activities
- Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements

Required Skills & Experience

- 3–9 years of experience in SOX / ICFR, preferably in a Big 4 environment
- Mandatory experience in manufacturing industry
- Strong understanding of COSO framework
- Proven experience testing complex SOX controls
- Hands-on exposure to:
- ERP systems (Net Suite preferred)
- Data analytics–enabled testing (good to have)
- Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

- CA / CPA / ACCA (or pursuing)
- Experience working with US-listed companies
- Exposure to PCAOB audits
- Prior client-facing or offshore–onsite coordination experience

What We’re Looking For

- Someone who is technically strong, execution-focused, and audit-ready
- Comfortable pushing back with facts and analysis
- Able to handle pressure, complexity, and ambiguity
- Quality-focused with a strong ownership mindset

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