Senior SOX Compliance and Financial Accounting Advisory Specialist

FAAS-SOX-Senior

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

 

 

 

 

EY GDS FAAS (Control and Compliance) - Senior position

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

The opportunity

Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provide advisory services including Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters; accounting processes and controls support.

As an SOX professional, the individual should be a qualified CA/CPA/ACCA/MBA with experience in IFC and strong knowledge of SOX audit processes. The role involves handling large projects covering SOX implementation, documentation, control testing, internal control evaluation, financial reporting reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.

 

Your key responsibilities

• Technical Delivery and Subject Matter Expertise -
  • Execute SOX and IFC design, walkthrough, and implementation
  • Perform business process reviews and create flowcharts and RCMs
  • Conduct risk assessments and identify key accounts and transactions
  • Prepare SOX documentation (narratives, flowcharts, RACM)
  • Test design and operating effectiveness of controls and suggest improvements
  • Lead SOX compliance phases including walkthroughs, testing, and reporting
  • Support audit planning, execution, and reporting
  • Ensure clear communication of control deficiencies and remediation
  • Responsible for decision-making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution.
  • Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals.

 

• Business Development & Solution Development -
  • Lead pursuit teams to understand client problem statements & formulate that in solutions
  • Lead developing client specific solutions for the engagement team
  • Lead proposal development or lead proposal teams
  • Lead collaboration with market teams to develop relationship and drive business growth for EY
  • Collaborate cross service lines to ensure smooth execution of the project.
  • Lead development of internal capability development and lead training sessions to coach internal teams to develop capability
  • Lead operational initiatives within the practice areas.

 

Skills and attributes for success

• Business Skills and Knowledge –
  • Strong business development skills
  • Very strong solution conceptualization/ideation skill
  • Strong solution/product build skills
  • Strong project management skills

 

• Human Skills –
  • Excellent written & oral communication & articulation
  • Flexible work attitude
  • Proven ability to lead diverse team over multiple geographies
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Ability to comprehend complexity quickly & apply solutions
  • Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
  • Strong entrepreneurial skills in terms of ownership of problem & solutions
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure and deliver results
  • Willingness to travel for short or long duration at short notice

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• CA/CPA/ACCA with 3+ years of relevant experience
• 2–7 years of experience in SOX/IFC implementation
• Experience in RACM, control testing, and remediation
• Strong understanding of COSO framework and PCAOB requirements
• Knowledge of financial statements (Indian/US GAAP)
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Visio, and MS Office tool
• Experience of working with international clients preferred
• Experience with previous multinational consulting firms or Big4 firms

 

 

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

EY | Building a better working world 

 
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Experience Level

Senior Level