Accountant SME (SoX Controls)

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accountant – SME / Assistant Controller with strong expertise in SOX Control & Compliance, Governance, Risk, and Audit Management. The role involves managing SOX compliance activities, conducting risk assessments, developing KPI/Risk Matrices, and implementing reactive and preventive control measures within the BPO/KPO finance environment.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with internal control standards and driving continuous improvement in governance and risk frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee SOX 404 compliance activities, including control design, testing, documentation, and remediation.
• Develop and maintain Risk and Control Matrices (RCM) and KPI/Risk Matrices for key financial processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential areas of control weakness or operational inefficiency.
• Design and implement reactive and preventive measures to address identified risks and control gaps.
• Ensure effective Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes across all accounting functions.
• Collaborate with process owners, auditors (internal & external), and compliance teams during audit cycles.
• Prepare and maintain detailed audit work papers, documentation, and compliance evidence.
• Support management in policy creation, process improvement, and internal control enhancement initiatives.
• Track, report, and monitor compliance KPIs to ensure adherence to internal and external audit requirements.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes, accounting standards, and evolving SOX best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting & Finance, or MBA- Finance or CA or CA Inter.
• 5 –8 years of experience in SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, Risk Management, or Audit within a BPO/KPO or Shared Services setup.
• Proven experience managing SOX Control & Compliance and Governance Risk Frameworks.
• Hands-on expertise in risk matrix preparation, KPI tracking, and preventive control design.
• Familiarity with COSO Framework and GRC tools such as AuditBoard, RSA Archer, or MetricStream.

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills with attention to detail.

Working Days & Shift:

• 5 days working (Monday to Friday)
• US Shift - 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST
• Work form office,
• Both side Cabs