Senior Analyst - Internal Audit

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• *Why we're hiring:**

Internal Audit Planning, Execution, Review and Reporting. Drafting the SOP, Policies and BCP plan of the organization as per the requirement and guidelines provided by Global and Regional Office.

• *Work location: Vikhroli, Mumbai**

• *Shift: General Hours (9 AM to 6 PM)**

• *Working: 5 days**

• *What you'll be doing:**

Internal Audit Planning, Execution, Review and Reporting

• Preparing audit plan, process understanding, execution and testing of SOX 404 controls for various entities in FinancePlus.
• Understanding the Guidelines and framing the control description of each control with respect to the above\-mentioned process.
• Drafting the SOP, Policies and BCP plan of the organization as per the requirement and guidelines provided by Global and Regional Office.
• Assessment of risks and identification of the control / process gaps in the current system and process performed.
• Conducting brainstorming sessions to train and aware employees with respect to all the SOX related controls and TOM (Target Operating Module) for each process that they are handling.
• While execution of the audit various methods like Stratified Sampling, ABC analysis, Random. Closer of deficiencies in GRC tool with enclosure to relevant supporting documents and explanation.
• Preparation of SOX Split matrix which states the responsibility of work performed by FinancePlus and other OPCOs which needs to be aligned with the Global Guidelines and TOM process.
• Review of the work performed by subordinates and colleagues.
• Preparing the Audit report and highlight all the gaps, audit findings and controls that are not performed effectively by process owners to the Head of Department and Top\-Level Management.

• *What you'll need:**

• Minimum 6\-10years of experiencing in Internal Audit
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and governance framework
• Strong knowledge of accounting \& Finance processes.
• Strong communication skills for negotiation \& reconciliation
• Self\-motivated
• Commercially focused with a strong Client service approach
• Calm under pressure

• *Who you are:**

• *You're open*****:***We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open\-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

• *You're optimistic*****:*** We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

• *You're extraordinary:** we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

• *What we'll give you:**

• *Passionate, inspired people** – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

• *Scale and opportunity** – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

• *Challenging and stimulating work** – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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• *We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.**

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