Lead -Internal Audit & Sox

The Internal Audit team at Freshworks is looking for a passionate and self-driven professional to join their team. This position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced audit professional who seeks to challenge themselves in complex situations and builds on their expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The Internal Audit team at Freshworks is an advisor to the business performing risks and controls assessment, providing recommendations in bringing efficiencies and enhancing processes and bringing overall value to the organization as it grows. This role will be integral in the successful execution of SOX, internal audits and various other initiatives in support of Freshworks' internal processes and controls. This role will directly report to the Sr Manager - Internal Audit and SOX.

Core Responsibilities

Perform planning and scoping activities using a risk based approach to identify areas of focus for SOX and internal audit

Assist in developing the annual SOX and internal audit plan

Prepare and update controls framework applicable to US SOX under COSO framework and to India under the Companies Act

Partner with the business team to understand processes, identify risks, map controls and identify gaps and propose recommendations for remediation. Stay up to date with changes in business and assess impact to controls framework.

Execute on SOX and India ICFR testing requirements which include drafting test plans, assigning testing to team members, ensuring testing timelines are met and performing testing and reviews as well

Bringing SOX knowledge to train team members in required US and India testing and documentation so that external auditors can place reliance on internal audit.

Coordinate with external auditors for walkthroughs, testing and answering queries

Perform other operational audits and identify areas of risk and efficiencies.

Assist/Lead regular updates to executive management on the scope, plan and progress of the annual SOX plan.

Manage and prioritize tasks assigned to meet audit deadlines

Demonstrate leadership by asking insightful questions, provide solutions-oriented perspective, and communicating effectively.

Build and maintain effective, collaborative relationship with internal stakeholders and colleagues within the team

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or higher in a relevant field (Accounting, Finance, Business, Audit)

Must have CA, CPA - US SOX Experience required. CIA, CISA, or similar is advantageous

Minimum of 6+ years relevant experience, including internal audit

Previous Big Four experience in internal audit or external audit required

Prior experience with SAAS companies preferred

Additional Information

Join our team and be a catalyst for our continued success in shaping the future of Freshworks.. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with us!

At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.

Full time