Internal Audit & SOX Manager

Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Accounting

The Manager, Internal Audit & SOX is a highly skilled internal audit professional responsible for supporting internal audit and SOX activities across global entities. This India-based role reports directly to the Director of Internal Audit, US Corporate and supports US Corporate, AMER, and EMEA entities. 

The Manager will lead engagements end-to-end, from planning through execution, reporting, and follow-up, and may also support investigations arising from whistleblower or ethics hotline reports. The role requires strong judgment, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to provide practical, risk-based recommendations to improve controls and processes globally. 

Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that you may be asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned from time to time. 

• Audit Planning: Plan and scope internal audit engagements in alignment with the Internal Audit plan. Develop risk-based audit programs, define procedures, and identify key controls for evaluation.  

• Audit Execution: Perform walkthroughs, test business process controls, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and document workpapers clearly in accordance with audit standards.  

• SOX Compliance: Conduct SOX business process control testing, validate operating effectiveness, and ensure documentation meets compliance requirements.  

• Investigations (Ethics Hotline): Support or lead investigations related to whistleblower or ethics hotline allegations. Conduct fact-finding procedures, analyze evidence, perform interviews, and document conclusions with confidentiality and professionalism.  

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Trusted Advisor: Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams throughout the audit lifecycle. Act as a trusted advisor to control owners, provide guidance on remediation, and coordinate with external auditors to support SOX reliance.  

• Reporting & Advisory: Identify control gaps and root causes, draft clear and actionable audit reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to management. Provide practical, risk-based solutions aligned with best practices.  

• Follow-Up & Process Improvement: Track remediation efforts and validate closure of audit findings. Recommend opportunities to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. 

Qualification / Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit / SOX, preferably with a Big 4 or top-tier firm, with exposure to US or international companies. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 

• Strong experience in business process controls, SOX compliance, and risk assessment. 

• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, IIA standards, PCAOB requirements, and US GAAP.  

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and AuditBoard SOX platform.  

• Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, or CA. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.