Senior Associate, Controls Assurance & Advisory
On-siteGurugram, Haryana, India
Job Summary
Plan and execute SOX testing activities focusing on business process and IT-related controls, evaluating design and implementation of new or modified controls. Perform detailed testing of business process, IT general, and application controls while coordinating with owners to facilitate evidence collection and ensure timely remediation of deficiencies. Review risk areas, identify control gaps, and recommend remediation plans, maintaining accurate documentation to support testing conclusions. Assist in mentoring junior associates on audit and SOX methodology and stay informed of emerging financial risks and regulatory updates. Support ad hoc internal audit projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3-6 years of relevant experience in external audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls
- Foundational understanding of SOX Section 404, financial risks, processes and controls
- Experience in leveraging AI
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines
- Fluent in English and Russian
Desired Qualifications
- public accounting or internal audit experience
- Familiarity with frameworks such as COSO
- CPA, CISA, CIA, or other relevant certifications (or progress toward)
- Spanish fluency
- Leadership-Minded – Capable of guiding junior team members and taking ownership of key processes
- Professional and Ethical – Maintains the highest standards of integrity, independence, and confidentiality
- Solutions Oriented – Focuses not only on identifying gaps but also on recommending practical solutions
- Detail-Oriented – Able to perform accurate and thorough testing and documentation of IT controls
- Critical Thinker – Applies logic and reasoning to identify potential risks or gaps in controls
- Proactive – Takes initiative in identifying control deficiencies and process improvements
- Curious and Eager to Learn – Open to new technologies, frameworks, and audit practices
- Adaptable – Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and systems
- Collaborative – Works well with cross-functional teams and builds strong professional relationships
- Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging'
- Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well
- People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people
- Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations
- Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities
- Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change
- You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
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