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IT SOX Manager will play a key role in our Global SOX program by partnering with the entire IT organization to help drive continuous improvement in the IT control environment and the SOX compliance program.  SOX Manager is responsible for leading ITGC improvement projects as well as overseeing the day-to-day execution of SOX related activities within the IT and ITGC environment. 

The primary focus of this position will be to lead India SOX team consisting of Business and IT professionals, located in Bangalore SOX hub. India SOX hub team supports Global Visa SOX Program in all aspects of Program execution, including planning, risk assessments, documentation, controls testing, review, and follow up to ensure resolution of any identified issues. This position works with various internal Visa business units and external auditing entities. This position reports directly to Head of Visa SOX Program located in Foster City, US.

Essential Functions include:

• Manage and lead Global SOX Business and IT hub team in India consisting of 10 people
• Oversee and lead the SOX compliance requests that include monthly internal reviews, quarterly self-testing, semi-annual internal audits and annual external audits
• Partner with global IT and Business Leadership to manage/control/perform/audit activities related to SOX regulations and the ITGC environment
• Lead SOX compliance reviews with internal and external parties (KPMG).
• Oversee control testing, identify gaps and implement remediation    
• Influence stakeholders and related affiliates to implement necessary process modifications to meet regulatory needs
• Evaluate global business processes and customer solutions compared to regulatory and industry requirements
• Liaison with the business to harmonize and leverage the controls to support compliance related activities from a business perspective and utilize and enhance existing technologies that are in place
• Participate in and lead walkthrough and other meetings with business owners
• Complete project work accurately and within deadlines as required
• Communicate with project team and keep project information up to date
• Prepare and conduct meetings with peers to ensure project requirements are completed and your portion of the engagement is fully delivered

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business partners and other team members

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Experience in project management practices, tooling, and managing projects through the SOX lifecycle
• 10+ years of experience in SOX or Internal Audit area
• Proven experience managing a team and projects
• Experience working with regulators and business partners to evaluate, design and test control environment
• Demonstrated understanding of business processes, internal controls, risk management, and related controls
• In depth knowledge of the SOX requirements
• Experience working with implementing, testing, and validating SOX and ITGC controls as well as leading remediation of control gaps
• Knowledge of 2013 COSO framework and experience applying the framework in a manner that supports SOX compliance and operational efficiencies
• Experience in leading audits of Business controls and IT, general knowledge of IT controls, interfaces and reports testing over proprietary in-house built and enterprise corporate systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills that allow effective interactions/communications with business partners across regional and/or functional lines
• ACCA, CPA or equivalent preferred
• Experience in Big Four and/or internal audit preferred
• Detail-oriented skills regarding documentation of findings.

         Demonstrated problem-solving skills and analytical abilities with a focus on developing practical solutions; strong results orientation

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