Job Description

Description & RequirementsThe primary focus of this position will be to participate in all aspects of SOX and IT General Controls including but not limited to; planning, risk assessments, documentation, testing, review, and follow-up to ensure resolution of any identified weaknesses.Technical Competence:Manage organization\'s compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act. Develops processes to ensure compliance with all SOX requirements.Designs and administers internal controls over financial reporting relating the IT automated controls. Reports test results to the Global IT General Controls Lead and Management.Review test findings, facilitate the remediation of control gaps, and escalate possible critical issues to the senior management. Stays abreast of changes in SOX regulations to ensure timely compliance.Identify areas of potential improvement for key processes and procedures and supports the management of the related processes and procedures. Responsible for maintaining and updating all aspects of the internal SOX compliance.Responsible for working with different business owners on implementation, execution, and compliance with entity level controls.Evaluates the review and analyzes data pertaining to information systems functions relative to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.Central team to design and implement SOX/ICFR control framework related to IT Applications and automated controls.Perform comprehensive control design and operating environment reviews for all the in-scope IT applications.Guide the team members and review the work performed by the team.Maintain central repository for documentation of controls for all the in-scope IT applications.Identify gaps in the control process and operating environment for all the in-scope IT applications.Take proactive measure to mitigate the gaps and strengthen the IT control process.Report SOX Compliance status and required action plan to senior ManagementCoordinate with Internal Audit team and independent auditorsSingle point of contact for SOX compliance related communication and escalation.Assists the senior management in defining the control objectives and monitoring compliance efforts.Develop and conduct SOX compliance training for employees.Qualifications:Applicants should be a University Degree holder (preferably Masters\xe2\x80\x99 degree), CPA, M.Com. or Chartered Accountant (or equivalent), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with 5+ years of experience in Finance / Internal/ IT Controls/Audit and relevant business area.Knowledge of SOX and IT controls. Big 4 public accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients.Extensive knowledge of the internal control framework (specifically COSO) and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and ability to assist with documentation of ITGC and financial process controls to support operational as well as SOX compliance audits, including performing walkthroughs and developing process flow charts.Strong risk management experience, including performing assessments and audits, designing controls, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk.Experience of solving multiple and complex challenges.Exposure in audit planning and execution, controls operation, and handling audit queries with external/internal auditors.Strong governance, risk and assurance management background which encompass knowledge of corporate governance, control framework and risk.Aptitude for leading teams; influencing and galvanizing others to follow you toward a solution.Ability to guide and train team members.Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology.Excellent analytical skillsUnderstanding of business drivers and related risk and ability to interpret the relevant management information is appreciated.Good communication and Analytical skillsHaving risk and controls mindsetAbility to challenge and open to different views and opinions.Self-starter and ability to manage diverse cultural/ethnic sensitivities.Ability to deal effectively with complexity and having focus to details.Ability to prioritize and ensure delivery of priorities.Location(s) Ahmedabad \xe2\x80\x93 Mondeal Heights \xe2\x80\x93 GBS CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer \xe2\x80\x93 Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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