Job Description

Senior- Controls Champion

Role Summary:

Cognizant’s (the Company) Global Controllership function is seeking a Senior Associate to become part of the Control Champions team. The Control Champions team, which resides with the Global Controllership function, is responsible for various SOX/internal control activities and assists management in establishing and maintaining robust and effective internal controls. This position will have the opportunity to support management in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the Company’s processes and controls. The Senior Associate- Controls Champion will be based in the Chennai, India office and will report into the Senior Manager. If you are passionate about internal controls and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares the supporting schedules and materials for the various SOX activities managed by the Global Controllership team.
• Prepares and updates internal control and process documentation for the Company’s business processes and IT applications.
• Assists in evaluating the impact to the processes and controls for any new processes/applications or process/application changes.
• Assists in making recommendations to management to improve the design of business process and IT controls.
• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the SOX application including processing of key control changes and user access provisioning.
• Assists in making updates to the control deficiencies and management actions plans maintained in the SOX application.
• Assists in the preparation of training materials that are used to provide periodic SOX training to senior management and the business process owners.
• Responsible for maintaining documents and records related SOX activities managed by the Global Controllership team including planning, scoping, internal control templates and training material.
• Assists and participates in other internal control initiatives, as required.

Experience / Education Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a mix of public accounting, internal audit or internal control functions.
• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Experience with financial and IT general controls in a complex, public company environment.
• Experience with COSO framework (and COBIT framework a plus)
• Understanding of accounting principles & practices in accordance with US GAAP
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to set priorities and drive results.
• Experience with global company operations is preferred.
• Professional certification (CPA/Charted Accountant) and/or advanced business degree is preferred.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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