Job Description:

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to lead internal controls, process audits, and SOP standardization across US Finance & Accounting operations. The role focuses on evaluating existing workflows, strengthening compliance frameworks, and driving process efficiency through structured documentation and control mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

F&A Process Understanding & Assessment

• Develop deep understanding of end-to-end F&A processes including- Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C) & Record-to-Report (R2R)
• Map current processes and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses

Workflow Mapping & Process Documentation

• Create detailed process workflows for all F&A activities
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with - Step-by-step activities, Roles & responsibilities, Control checkpoints
• Ensure documentation aligns with US compliance and audit standards
• Design Swimlane Diagrams to clearly define: Process ownership, Inter-departmental dependencies, System interactions
• Use tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar platforms

Internal Process Audit & Control Evaluation

• Conduct in-depth audits of existing processes to assess: Compliance with defined SOPs, Control effectiveness & Risk exposure areas
• Identify control gaps, redundancies, and process deviations
• Ensure processes are aligned with: Internal control frameworks, Client-specific compliance requirements, Audit readiness standards (SOX exposure preferred)
• Recommend corrective actions for non-compliance areas

Stakeholder Interaction & Evidence Collection

• Engage with process owners and stakeholders to: Validate workflows and controls, Collect supporting audit evidence and documentation
• Perform structured questioning to ensure: Process adherence & Accuracy and completeness of transactions

Process Improvement & Productivity Enhancement

• Identify opportunities for: Process optimization, Automation, Cost and effort reduction
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance: Turnaround time (TAT), Accuracy & Productivity

Preferred Qualifications

• CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent
• Experience in BPO/KPO or F&A shared services environment
• 4 + Experience in SOX compliance, risk & controls frameworks

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of US F&A processes (P2P, O2C, R2R)

• Experience in internal audit, process consulting, or controllership

• Expertise in SOP creation & process documentation

• Hands-on experience with workflow tools (Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• High attention to detail and process orientation

Key Deliverables

• End-to-end process maps & swimlane diagrams

• Comprehensive SOP documentation

• Internal audit reports with gap analysis

• Control framework and risk mitigation plans

• Process improvement recommendations

Work Requirements

• Ability to work in US time zones (CST/EST)

• Comfortable working in a Hybrid (work from office & Home) / client-facing environment