EXL Service - Deputy Manager - Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Responsible for executing & managing assigned client engagement/s at an executive & relationship level within the practice. Can expect to work with external & internal client/s personnel to contribute on compliance, financial and operational risk projects.

- Direct work experience in SOX compliance and internal controls is mandatory.

- To perform internal control testing, develop internal audit plans, and provide internal audit services in a dual shore service delivery model.

- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance, financial, and operational risks along with performing internal control testing, develop internal audit plans, and provide internal audit services on an outsourcing basis

- Participate in process walkthroughs, document process flowcharts, identify key risks & mitigation controls, perform design & operational effectiveness testing and formulate observations / key findings

- Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, specialized issues

- Draft audit observations with clear details, root cause, impact and proposed action plans for remediation

- Build & nurture relationships with on-site engagement managers, key client personnel and diverse internal clients to manage operational delivery & also identify new business opportunities for off-shoring

- Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services

- Contribute towards practice initiatives like team trainings, business development opportunities, knowledge documents, cross training & back up etc.

- Introduced to concepts of Big Data Analytics, Automation & Process Digitalization in various business processes

- Excellent understanding of EXL Consulting and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to service clients

Qualification & Experience Details:

- 4-6+ years of professional experience in areas of risk & compliance (operational risk, SOX compliance, internal audit, business process reviews etc.)

- Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CISA, CIA, or MBA is preferred

- Direct work experience in SOX compliance and internal controls. Strong understanding of accounting, finance and auditing concepts and standards.

- Flexible to work extended hours & varied shift timings basis business requirements

- Exceptionally good MS office skills including MS Visio & PDF Pro applications

- Specialized industry experience in BFSI & Utilities segments is preferred