Otis India | Associate, Audit & Internal controls

Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for executing Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing activities within the centralized Shared Services team.
• This role performs control testing, evaluates supporting evidence, documents testing results, and assists in identifying control deficiencies across global finance processes.
• The position works closely with Supervisors, process owners, business stakeholders, outsourced service providers, and external auditors to support a high-quality, scalable SOX compliance program.
• The role contributes to the organization's strategy of increasing centralized testing, strengthening the control environment, and enhancing external audit reliance.
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• Execute and conclude on SOX control testing for both design effectiveness and operating effectiveness controls.
• Perform testing of manual and automated controls across various finance and operational processes.
• Validate completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of evidence received.
• Ensure testing workpapers meet quality and documentation standards.
• Assist with control design reviews and walkthrough activities.
• Identify potential control gaps, inconsistencies, or deficiencies.
• Support risk assessment and process documentation activities.
• Participate in process reviews and control improvement initiatives.
• Support external audit and Use of Others (UOO) activities by preparing requested documentation.
• Assist with sample testing and evidence collection.
• Respond to auditor inquiries with support from Supervisors.
• Support execution of Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) activities.
• Review exception reports and identify unusual activity for further investigation.
• Assist in developing data analytics and automated testing techniques.
• Contribute ideas to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Support adoption of new technologies and digital tools within the SOX program.
• Support root cause analysis efforts.
• Track remediation activities and follow-up actions.
• Validate remediation evidence where appropriate.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, risk management, accounting, or internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading testing assignments and coaching less experienced team members.
• Understanding of SOX 404 and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Knowledge of financial processes including R2R, P2P, O2C/C2C, Fixed Assets, Treasury, or Financial Reporting.
• Experience reviewing supporting documentation and evaluating control effectiveness.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of automated controls, interfaces, and system-generated reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, shared-services environment.

Otis India

Otis India is an employer hiring in India.

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Bengaluru.