Financial Analyst(SOX Audit)

We are currently looking for an ambitious and dynamic IT SOX/Internal Auditor to join our Global SOX Team based in Bangalore. The main purpose of the role is to assess the adequacy of IT controls design and complete the test of effectiveness covering all aspects of Visa’s in-scope key financial systems and applications.  

It is expected that this position will include responsibility for the understanding of complex IT areas in accordance with plan. The Analyst should expect to assume supporting role in the completion of the SOX 404 testing stage for several IT controls under the direction of managers.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assess adequacy of walkthrough documentation, perform test of effectiveness through review of supporting documents, meeting control owners and report control issues identified.
• Attend and support IT controls meetings with control owners, external auditors and SOX team members.
• Document test results in Visa’s work papers template ready for review by SOX team members and external auditors.
• Interacts with management to assess control exceptions. Keep control owners and SOX team informed of exceptions and assist the IT teams with the development of Management Action Plans to mitigate issues, and evaluate adequacy of management's actions. 
• Possess good written and oral communication skills, demonstrate these skills during meeting with control owners and IT teams.   
• To be a key member of the SOX team and contribute to the planning and execution of the annual SOX program for IT controls. 
• Provide best practice expertise to management and the SOX team on the COSO and IT SOX internal control frameworks.
• Handling day-to-day relationships with the external auditors on control matters and related issues.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications:
3 - 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, or risk with focus on IT controls (ITGC/ITAC)
Experience in financial services or payments industry preferred
Big 4 experience preferred
Bachelor of Technology/ Commerce degree
CISA/CISM certification preferred

Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to identify and resolve issues and risks, including root cause analysis.
Ability to anticipate and identify opportunities to establish standards and controls, as well as develop and recommend solutions.
Effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to drive effective change at all levels of the organization.
Detailed, conscientious and highly responsible team player.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.