Dual-reporting to the Global SOX lead and Global Internal Audit lead (based in US).
Manage the IA resources in India and allocate their time appropriately between IA and SOX initiatives.
Build effective working relationships and trust with business partners across the organization. Liaison and key contact point for Internal Audit and SOX in the APAC region.
Drive control mindset in APAC and EMEA regions and escalate risks to Global team as needed.
Understand how controls different from Operational vs. Financial Reporting risks.
Manage the GRC tool (AuditBoard) for SOXhub and OpsAudit. [CK
SOX
Oversee the planning, implementation, coordinating, and execution of all phases of SOX compliance in line with the central IA team.
This includes leading walkthroughs and identifying/validating key controls, developing test procedures, executing, and documenting testing, and reporting results to Management and external audit. Key processes include but not limited to - Month end close, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
Monitor the progress of action plan closure with regional owners and support as needed.
Participate in the internal SOX Steering Committee.
IA
Design and review risk-based audit programs from scratch outlining audit procedures to address the risks for each audit.
Execute and manage audit programs (without prior workpapers) through all phases (planning, fieldwork, reporting) for strategic, financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits and advisory engagements in accordance with the approved audit plan and IIA standards.
Design and perform data analytics to support the Internal Audit functions growth in continuous monitoring and other data-driven insights.
Identify and document audit findings, make recommendations that strengthen controls and improve processes, and collaborate with stakeholders on remediation action plans.
Prepare audit reports that are accurate, clear, and concise.
Conduct ad hoc assessments or projects as required.
Provide key business insights and other inputs relating to the company s rapidly evolving environment into the audit planning process and ongoing risk management processes.
Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, including identifying and integrating best practices.
What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence
Bachelors degree in Accounting is required.
Professional certification (eg CPA, CIA) is preferred.
SOX implementation and ITGC experience with a newly public company is preferred. Experience with SAP implementation is a plus.
Strong data analysis skills required - experience with PowerBI and/or Incorta a plus
10+ [SK4] years of Big 4 public accounting or Corporate SOX/Controls experience in a multi-national public company.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices.
Experience working in the industrial, manufacturing, construction or utility industry is preferred; renewable energy or energy storage experience a plus.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Experience in end-to-end audit cycle management and the ability to independently operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects / initiatives.
Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, written and presentation skills, with the ability to be effective at all levels of management.
Must be a strong team player and self-starter.
Overlap with US working hours - day.
Ratio btw IA / SOX 40:60.
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