QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualified CA, CA Inter, or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 10+ years of relevant work experience, with at least 3+ years in working on audit functions or supporting audit in a multinational shared services environment
- Strong understanding of finance processes and accounting concepts, particularly Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R)
- Good working knowledge of SAP cloud environment, Microsoft Office and good understanding of reporting tool
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks and compliance standards
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- High level of flexibility to take additional responsibility and attitude of continuous learning mindset
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will be based in our Gurugram office as part of McKinsey’s Finance Global Operation Service Center, a part of our Cell Operations Team.
You will work closely with various team in Finance Global Operation team and with other McKinsey offices to support Audit, drive standardization and optimization of the audit support. You will have full accountability for the quality of various outcome in the audit and analysis activity that is performed by the cell operations team. You will also interact with senior stakeholders globally.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You will coordinate with various office accounting departments, the FIRM controllership, external auditors, the applications support team, and other stakeholders. Your role involves managing both internal and external audits across global offices by collaborating closely with the firm controller, as well as external and statutory auditors.
You will work with internal auditors to plan, conduct, and report on audits, including periodic reviews of internal controls and audits of site offices. For external audits, you will ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements by selecting and retaining auditors, reviewing audit engagement terms, and overseeing a robust auditing process.
To facilitate effective audits, you will share relevant data such as financial statements with auditors and work to build a strong data culture within the audit function. This involves redesigning audit processes to incorporate improved data management practices and leveraging data analytics for early risk detection. You will also engage in dynamic audit planning, coordinating with various teams, including global operations and office accounting teams, to execute risk-driven audits. Creating and maintaining a single source of truth for audit data is crucial, as is ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. You will develop effective audit methodologies and conduct periodic reviews of internal controls based on past audit results to identify process gaps and potential risks, thereby establishing effective controls.
You will create an audit calendar for the upcoming year and provide timely support. Additionally, you will train and develop the team on internal financial controls and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are updated regularly. You will also ensure that policy changes and business process documentation (SOPs) are consistently updated and adhered to by the team. By partnering with functional leadership, office accounting managers, and regional CFOs, you will identify operational issues, gather necessary information, and implement practical solutions. Furthermore, you will develop, implement, report, and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with functional leadership
