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 (Net Suite preferred)

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- Data analytics–enabled testing (valuable 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 strong, 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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