SOX Business Process

JOB Description- SOX Business Process

Job Description: Senior Associate

SOX Experience: 4-7 years

Shift Timings: US Shift and South Africa Time Zone

GURGUGRAM | BANGALORE MUMBAI|
Website- www.valueonshore.com

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate / Assistant Manager with strong SOX and ICFR expertise, specifically within the manufacturing industry. The role requires hands-on experience in testing complex SOX areas, working independently with process owners, and delivering high-quality workpapers under tight
timelines.
The ideal candidate is analytically sharp, detail-oriented, and confident handling complex processes and judgments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end SOX testing (ToD & ToE) across business and IT-dependent controls

• Independently test complex and judgmental areas, including but not limited to:

• Inventory valuation & reserves

• Standard costing & variance analysis

• Revenue recognition (manufacturing-specific scenarios)

• Fixed assets & capitalization

• Journal entries and management review controls

• Prepare and review SOX workpapers in line with PCAOB and Big 4 standards

• Perform walkthroughs and control design assessments

• Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and support remediation efforts

• Coordinate directly with process owners, controllership, and external auditors

• Review junior team members work and provide on-the-job coaching

• Support SOX scoping, risk assessment, and annual planning activities

• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 5- 7 years of experience in SOX / ICFR, preferably in a Big 4 environment

• Mandatory experience in manufacturing industry

• Strong understanding of COSO framework

• Proven experience testing complex SOX controls

• Hands-on exposure to:

• ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

• Data analyticsenabled testing (good to have)

• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• CA / CPA / ACCA (or pursuing)
• Experience working with US-listed companies
• Exposure to PCAOB audits
• Prior client-facing or offshoreonsite coordination experience

What Were Looking For

• Someone who is technically strong, execution-focused, and audit-ready
• Comfortable pushing back with facts and analysis
• Able to handle pressure, complexity, and ambiguity
• Quality-focused with a strong ownership mindset