KKR's Gurugram office provides best-in-class services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drives organization-wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. This is a 5 days work from office role. 

TEAM OVERVIEW

The Internal Audit Department is responsible for providing global oversight of the KKR brand across all business lines, support functions, and regions. Internal Audit partners with key internal and external stakeholders to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value, protect the firm, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of KKR’s internal control environment and operational processes.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role is responsible for executing the global SOX program and overseeing KKR's Internal Controls (SOX) and in our Gurugram office. The manager is expected to provide valuable insights to strengthen KKR’s internal control environment, maintain up-to-date knowledge of SOX compliance requirements, and partner with key internal and external stakeholders to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value, protect the firm, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of KKR’s internal control environment and operational processes.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence

• Execute and lead the work performed by the Internal Audit team in Gurugram and report into Managers located in Gurugram or globally
• Coach/mentor the team members and corrective actions on performance related issues
• Manage the end to end execution (testing and documentation) of annual SOX program for Business and IT controls as required by United States financial reporting regulations
• Liaise and coordinate execution of annual SOX programs with local co-source and external auditor teams.
• Upkeep / supervise upkeep of Auditboard, audit technology tool
• Develop and review workpapers that support audit conclusions and provide clear, concise, and well-documented evidence of control testing.
• Prepare and review audit reports that clearly outline audit findings, control weaknesses, and recommended corrective actions.
• Review and evaluate SOC reports (SOC 1, SOC 2) from third-party service providers to assess the adequacy of controls that impact financial reporting
• Develop process narratives, audit programs, and test procedures for assigned projects
• Collaborate / Supervise on special projects / analyses requested ad-hoc by Management
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of the securities and asset management industries, insurance industries, general accounting principles, internal audit best practices, and best practices across businesses

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships within Gurugram office and globally
• Work closely with process owners and key stakeholders to provide guidance on internal control best practices.
• Interact with Internal Audit team members in Gurugram, US, London, HK team and understand their requirements, reporting needs and possible bottlenecks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 10+ years of experience in similar roles and understands internal audit requirements for financial organizations
• Experience in team management/leadership is required
• Experience in a multinational Finances Services organization insurance and/or Private Equity preferred
• Ability to assess and test internal controls, review finance policies, procedures, methodologies and tools that govern or impact the organization
• Focus on delivery excellence and accountability; displays high level of integrity; team-oriented; highly collaborative
• Values and promotes diversity in the team
• Systems/ Tools/ Application knowledge:
  -    Tools: Auditboard, SAP, Peoplesoft,  Power BI, Concur, JIRA, Smartsheets, Excel
  -    Strong understanding of Internal Audit workflows
  -    Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting statements
  -    Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and management
  -    Advanced proficiency in Excel