Senior Analyst - Internal Audit and Financial Controls

Internal Audit (Finance)

, India

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

February 9, 2026

Business Unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

About the role:

The Controls Assurance Sr Analyst supports CTE Manager in creating a risk-based financial control testing plan for majority of SOX financial controls operated by Finance Operations as well as in business.  Testing plan should be developed in accordance with ICFR guidelines, Central Testing Excellence methodology and delivered in line with group Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), as well as in joint consideration with Business facing Qualitative risk factors. Controls Assurance Sr Analyst supports the CTE Manager in ensuring the plan is managed and delivered in line with agreed timeframes adhering to SOX attestation requirement and the standard of testing is consistently of a high quality across all process and business and if sought external audit reliance is gained on any internal testing carried out. Controls Assurance Sr Analyst performs testing for controls design and operating effectiveness as Line of Defense 2 for Shell.

Accountabilities:

• Performs financial control testing for both FO as well as in business, providing independent assessment of control design and operating effectiveness with any key observation or recommendation.

• Testing coverage includes complex accounting areas, External Auditor - Management Reliance, migration operational readiness tests, high risk controls with Control Owners in various Shell locations.

• Support the CTE Manager in ensuring financial controls are tested and walked through for SOX purposes in line with the agreed plan.

• Monitor progress of Control testing activities against plan and report regularly on progress to Central Testing Unit Manager.

• Ensures that any deficiencies are appropriately documented in MetricStream, the deficiency tracker is always kept up to date detailing root causes, deep dives/retrospective reviews performed along with a clear plan for remediation which meets SOX attestation criteria. Ensuring businesses are kept informed in the investigation and remediation of all controls relevant to their area.

• Provide SOX testing service to FO Process leads and for Financial Control Business leads.

• Act as subject matter expert in SOX testing area.

• Supports other assignments and ad hoc matters as required.

Skills and Requirements:

• Professional qualifications in Accountancy/Finance/Audit/Internal Controls. field is desirable.

• Graduate in Accountancy/Finance.

• Mandatory experience in internal controls area or SOX audits and Financial Audit

•  Experience of planning and executing audits/test/walkthroughs.

•  Implementing controls frameworks within the business.

•  Experience in documenting processes and changes within the processes.

•  SOX experience and experience of one or more Financial Processes desirable.

• In-depth knowledge of internal/financial controls, Risk Management, SOX, Audit Standards, Corporate Governance, Accounting & Finance.

• IT literate and solid working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel).  

About Shell 

Shell is a global energy company where we work towards powering progress through more and cleaner energy solutions. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach to help build a sustainable energy future. In India Shell has its businesses footprint in Information Technology, Projects & Technology, Finance Operations, Integrated Gas, Downstream & Upstream spread across more than 7 main locations.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

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We’re creating a space, where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

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We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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Experience Level

Entry Level