Senior Associate (36368)

Requisition ID 36368 - Posted  - India

About Voya:

Voya India (earlier VFISLK) started out as a joint venture between U.S. financial services company Voya Financial and SLK, a software services company and is head quartered at Bangalore. As of Aug 2023, we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial. We are a dynamic technology & business process transformation company that provides world-class technology & business process management services, with an emphasis on quality, speed & optimization driven through automation. We support and deliver innovative solutions to Voya's Retirement, Employee Benefits, and Investment Management businesses.
More information about us is available at: https://www.voyaindia.com

Job Description:

The SOX Associate is responsible for supporting the execution of SOX compliance activities, including control testing, audit support, and documentation. The role ensures effective internal controls by performing testing, identifying gaps, supporting remediation efforts, and collaborating with finance and audit teams to maintain compliance and audit readiness. [Associate - SOX | PDF]

Roles And Responsibilities:

SOX Testing & Compliance
Perform Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) for SOX controls
Document testing results and maintain audit workpapers
Upload and submit documentation for L2 reviews
Audit Execution & Reviews
Conduct walkthroughs and process understanding
Identify exceptions and communicate findings to managers
Risk & Control Management
Prepare and maintain Risk Control Matrices (RCM)
Analyze control gaps and assess impact
Support control design improvements and enhancements
Issue Resolution & RCA
Perform root cause analysis for audit observations
Design and track remediation plans
Ensure closure of audit findings in timely manner
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work with Finance, Accounting, and Audit teams
Liaise with internal and external audit stakeholders
Support governance discussions and audit updates
Documentation & Governance

Maintain SOX documentation (RCM, narratives, flowcharts)
Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements
Stay updated with changes in SOX, accounting standards, and regulations

Primary Skill:

SOX Control Testing (TOD / TOE)
Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
Audit & Compliance (Internal / External Audit)
Risk Control Matrix (RCM) preparation
Process Documentation (Narratives & Flowcharts)
Root Cause Analysis
Strong Accounting Knowledge (Finance / Insurance accounting basics)
Excel (Advanced usage for audit analysis)
Stakeholder Management & Communication

Secondary Skill:

 Knowledge of SOX Tools / Audit Tools
Experience with Walkthroughs & Testing Lifecycle
Exposure to External Audit coordination
Process improvement / remediation planning
Understanding of regulatory & accounting changes
Data analysis & reporting skills

Qualifications:

               Bachelor's degree in accounting / finance / commerce

Certifications**:**

SOX / Audit certifications (Optional)

Location:

                Bangalore

Mode of Work:

                Hybrid