Job Description

Job Description: Senior Associate– SOX

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Experience: 3–9 years

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Industry: Manufacturing (Mandatory)

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Background: Big 4 experience (Mandatory)

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

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Location: Gurugram/Mumbai

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Role Overview

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We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate / Assistant Manager with strong 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.

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

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Key Responsibilities

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



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

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

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

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- Someone who is technically robust, execution-focused, and audit-ready
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- Comfortable pushing back with facts and analysis
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- Able to handle pressure, complexity, and ambiguity
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- Quality-focused with a strong ownership mindset
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📌 SOX- Business Process (Gurugram)
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