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Associate Director, SOX Compliance

AT Kyndryl
Kyndryl

Associate Director, SOX Compliance

Bangalore, India / Remote

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Responsibilities of this role include:

  • Drive various aspects of the SOX Compliance program including, but not limited to planning, scoping, controls testing program and tracking and aggregation of overall control deficiencies
  • Manage and coordinate control testing program to support management attestation as to the effectiveness of the control environment
  • Work with business management in evaluating control deficiencies and assessing root cause, impact and sufficiency of remediation plans
  • Understand the Kyndryl business, processes and associated business risks, challenges and align these to the overall SOX compliance program
  • Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors to ensure internal SOX audit work can be leveraged to support an efficient annual external audit and ICFR assessment
  • Establish good relationships and become a trusted business partner ensuring productive relationships with all levels of personnel through the organization
  • Provide financial internal controls consulting to business management as needed
  • Consult on new business initiatives, system implementations, accounting policy changes, personnel changes and acquisitions and assess the impact of the changes on internal controls
  • Partner with the IT audit team to ensure coverage of ITGC and application control risks
  • Coordinate and work with external auditors as needed to facilitate efficiency and alignment
  • Develop and provide trainings to SOX Compliance staff and other internal stakeholders on SOX related topics, including, but not limited to SOX documentation, SOX compliance, and SOC reporting.
  • Help foster a culture of continuous improvement mind-set, drive change within the Kyndryl
  • Assist SOX leadership on special projects as needed
  • Continuously improve the SOX program through ongoing learnings
  • Display strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify root cause of issues and develop recommendations to improve controls posture
  • Analyze complex problems/issues, anticipate potential risks and impacts. Develop and recommend solutions

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  • Demonstrate clear and effective verbal, written and oral communication skills to report out on SOX compliance program status and/or other matters to Kyndryl leadership
  • Build, develop and mentor the SOX Compliance team with sufficient knowledge skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the responsibilities of the team

Who You Are

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Minimum of 10 years of direct experience related to external audit, internal controls, risk management, compliance, or accounting
  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience with SOX 302/404 Compliance
  • Possesses at least one of the following certifications: CPA / Chartered Accountant, CIA, or other equivalent certification
  • Strong knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) by the Institute of Internal Auditors, internal control concepts (COSO), and accounting principles (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS)
  • Experience in managing aspects of a SOX compliance program for global organizations
  • Possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Experience managing a team
  • Ability to embrace and take ownership of projects, including maintaining day-to-day audit project responsibility
  • Excellent project management and organization skills and oral and written communication skills
  • Possess a strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic environment that strives to exceed expectations

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: Kyndryl-R-43327
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns