Job Description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.



AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do--powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact:

This role will report to the Director, International Audit and will be responsible for managing global and domestic engagements. This is a key role based out of Bangalore, India. The individual will bring strong technical and analytical auditing skills, experience in working with global teams, managing organization's Internal audit and Sarbanes Oxley engagements. This individual will also bring strong relationship management and people management skills. This role will offer the successful candidate exposure to many elements of OpenText's Business Operation and Finance function and the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment with global teams.

What the role offers:

Manage global engagements covering risk based internal audits, process reviews, SOX Compliance, Revenue Assurance, India specific IFC compliance etc., as per organization's Internal Audit Charter and Quality standards. Project Management of the engagements, including review (and conduct, if needed) of operational process, financial process and key controls, development of work-program, evaluation of issues/ observations, improvement opportunities, timely communication and preparation of deliverables, presentation, etc. Manage audit teams (In-house audit employees and co-sourced service providers) from kick-off to closing meetings. Ensure management is kept abreast of audit activities/findings, present audit results and recommended actions to management, and determine if appropriate and timely action is being taken for all significant items reported. Interact with key stakeholders including key finance leads, external and internal audit personnel on risk and control matters and build valued relationship. Coordinate the testing of SOX and IFC controls. Review test of design and operating effectiveness, assess the potential magnitude of exceptions noted and work with process owners to suggest controls for improving the control framework. Communicate the results of assignments through written report and oral presentation on a timely basis to Engagement team as well as other interested parties. Leverage use of technology as needed, with a specific emphasis of data mining and use of analytics. Additionally, the role will involve initiative relating to management and reporting of global Internal Audit Quality Management Work closely with Director, International Audit and Vice Present, Internal Audit on various special projects, as needed. Being part of India based team, must be flexible to work in 1PM - 10PM shift to collaborate with teams if different geographies.

What You Need To Succeed:

An accounting designation is required (CA or CIA designation is preferred). More than 10 years of strong experience (excluding internship/ articleship) in Internal Audits and SOX Compliance. Working knowledge of India IFC Compliance. Strong knowledge of the COSO control framework. Prior experience working in the Technology or software development industries is an asset. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership. This includes leading a team of at least 2-4 audit professionals including co-sourced service provider. Strong customer service mindset with demonstrated success in business partnering to achieve organizational goals. Strong team player, understanding that you deliver as a team, and it is always best when you collaborate to find solutions to problems. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and consistently, with effective listening and excellent writing skills. Strong report writing skills is a key requirement of this position. Excellent analytical skills - to identify and cover the highest risks with efficient and practical solutions. Experience working with Audit Board or other similar products for managing audit progress, audit schedule and electronic working papers in an asset.

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