Job title: Audit & Assurance – Senior Consultant
Work you will do:
The key job responsibilities will be to:
• Perform internal control audits of financial applications and processes in line with SOX requirements, covering prepaids, accruals, period-end close, accounts payable, and related cycles.
• Collect, review, and analyze data related to financial systems and processes for SOX compliance.
• Guide first-line teams in documenting, implementing, and executing controls effectively.
• Execute and support business process(s) and IT key control tests and SOX self-assessment testing for all business processes, IT functions, and entity-level controls (including system access).
• Create internal control documentation such as narratives, process flows, and supporting workpapers.
• Safeguard privileged and proprietary information against unauthorized disclosure.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities and standardization initiatives across Finance operations.
• Perform controls benchmarking against leading frameworks (COSO, PCAOB) to identify gaps and redundancies.
• Apply problem-solving and critical thinking to identify deficiencies, assess risk implications, and perform root cause analysis; assist with deficiency aggregation.
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports to stakeholders summarizing findings and agreed remediation plans.
• Engage stakeholders proactively, building strong relationships and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Support project management activities, including planning, staffing, and status reporting.
• Exercise professional skepticism and judgment, adhering to ethical standards throughout engagements.
• Continually develop technical and professional skills through learning programs.
• Support organizational initiatives and contribute to team development.
Required skills
• Experience: 5 to 9 years of relevant experience in Audit, Assurance, and SOX compliance.
• Strong business process controls experience, including knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Deep understanding of Finance and Accounting process risks, including:
• Month-End Close (R2R): journal entries, accruals, prepaids, reconciliations, intercompany, consolidations.
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P): vendor master data, payment controls, three-way match, fraud risk.
• Order-to-Cash (O2C): billing accuracy, revenue recognition, collections, unapplied cash.
• Willingness to expand skillset and work on related areas such as IT controls and data analytics.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage ambiguity, and deliver under tight timelines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
Preferred skills
• Big 4 experience
• Ability to work in global delivery mechanisms
• Experience in Healthcare industry
Qualification
• Chartered Accountant/MBA in Finance/Relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA and CISA)
Shift Time – 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST
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