Audit– IT Audit – Senior Professional

Posted:
12/8/2024, 10:31:01 PM

Location(s):
Haryana, India ⋅ Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR & Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. 

KKR's Gurugram office will provide best in class services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drive organization wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflect KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office will contain multifunctional business capabilities and will be integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. This is 5 days in 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 overseeing the day-to-day management for KKR's Information Technology Internal Controls (SOX) testing program within our Gurugram office. Our team 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.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence

  • Execute and lead the Information Technology work performed by the Internal Audit team in Gurugram and report into Managers located in Gurugram and globally
  • Maintain awareness and knowledge of information technology standards, general accounting principles, internal audit best practices, and best practices common in our businesses
  • 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 testing conclusions and provide clear, concise, and well-documented evidence of control testing.
  • 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
  • Coach/mentor the team members and corrective actions on performance related issues

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 global Internal Audit team members and understand their requirements, reporting needs and possible bottlenecks
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years of experience in similar roles and an understanding of SOX requirements for financial organizations
  • CISA or CISSP professional certifications preferred and other relevant professional certifications are a merit.
  • Strong IT technical knowledge and risk assessment/audit skills in Cloud, Infrastructure and Financial Applications (strong SAP experience required)
  • Experience testing and reviewing IT General Controls as well as IT Application Controls
  • Experience in team management/leadership is required
  • Ability to assess and test internal controls, review IT 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: SAP (required), Power BI, Concur, ServiceNow,

- Infrastructure: AWS, Active Directory

- 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

KKR is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. KKR is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

KKR is an equal opportunity employer.  Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.