Internal Audit Manager - SOX

Summary:

Develops and manages internal financial audits. Develops formal reporting system in order to communicate results of audits to management and regulatory compliance agencies, as applicable. Manages the testing and documentation of financial and computer system records for information integrity and transaction accuracy. Reports discrepancies. Ensures that audit issues are well defined and root causes are identified. Trains management and staff to plan, scope, and perform internal audits and risk assessments within established business process controls. Works with management in all areas to define the audit function as it relates to overall business activities. May facilitate work of external auditors during on-site visits. May require audit knowledge and skills in finance/accounting and/or information systems operations. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manager -SOX Audit

About VIAVI Solutions

VIAVI Solutions is a global leader in communications test and measurement and optical technologies. VIAVI enables customer innovation in industries ranging from communication networks, hyperscale and enterprise data centers to consumer electronics and mission-critical avionics, transportation, aerospace and anti-counterfeiting systems.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are fierce about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Website: VIAVI Solutions | Network Test, Monitoring, and Assurance

Location: Pune

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan implementation, coordinate, and execute all phases of SOX testing compliance process (including leading walkthroughs, identifying/validating key controls, developing testing procedures, execute and document testing, reporting results to management).
• Manage updates to process documentation and control matrices for existing SOX processes and assist in the preparation and review of documentation for new processes.
• Perform reviews over SOX deliverables (including testing support and process documentation) of junior resources to ensure work paper documentation standards are consistent with quality expectation.
• Collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders and leverage those relationships to influence process/internal control enhancements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on a consistent cadence to align on testing approach to drive SOX testing reliance strategy.
• Partner with stakeholders to consult on remediation conditions for SOX control deficiencies and perform independent validation of management’s action plans for issue closure.
• Responsible for quality and timeliness of deliverables, including conclusions on control effectiveness and impact of control deficiencies.
• Act as a key contact person for all internal and external groups on matters related to SOX and Internal controls.
• Work with technology leads and identify automation opportunities of SOX planning and testing activities.
• Identify opportunities to implement data analytics in SOX testing using knowledge of the risk environment and interdependencies within multiple business processes.
• Consults through ad-hoc advisory engagements while working closely with business units to share risk considerations as they undergo strategic projects.
• Promotes staff development through real-time coaching and feedback.
• Actively participates or leads department strategies and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• SOX experience
• Has worked in BIG4 consulting firm for at least 2 years.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills around complex business issues
• Project, and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skills presenting findings and recommendations.
• Ability to effectively influence individuals to action at different levels of internal and external organizations.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort in dealing with new business areas and situations.
• Professional certification, such as CA (Chattered Accountant), CPA, CIA, or CISA, is a must.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Sox Audit with minimum of 2 years into end-to-end Team Management.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer –

minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

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