Manager, Internal Controls

Job Description: The Manager, Internal Controls will be based in India. In this position, you will report to the Head of Internal Controls. Nextpower is seeking a Manager, Internal Control to lead the company’s SOX and internal controls work across assigned business processes. This role manages and develops a team of internal controls professionals while partnering with Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Legal, and external auditors. The manager sets team priorities, oversees routine operating plans and costs, and guides risk assessments, control design and testing, remediation, and readiness efforts. The role requires sound judgment, strong knowledge of business processes and financial reporting, and the ability to turn control requirements into practical solutions. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us We are looking for someone who demonstrates: ·         Passionate drive to innovate and create ·         Integrity to the core ·         Enthusiastic customer focus ·         Consistent interactive teamwork ·         Desire for continuous improvement and top performance. Here is a glimpse of what you will do: People leadership and team operations ·         Manage, coach, and develop a team of internal controls professionals; set clear goals, assign work, review quality and timeliness, provide ongoing feedback, and support performance and career development. ·         Plan and allocate team capacity against monthly and routine operating plans; monitor milestones, workload, and costs, and raise resource or schedule risks with leadership. ·         Apply company policies consistently, address routine team matters, and recommend improvements to procedures and practices within the function. SOX program and control environment ·         Lead and contribute to SOX risk assessments, annual planning and scoping, readiness activities, and the ongoing maturity of the SOX program. ·         Oversee assigned process areas and ensure the team understands related business activities, risks, controls, company policies, and applicable accounting and reporting requirements. ·         Guide process walkthroughs, tests of design, and tests of operating effectiveness; review workpapers and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. ·         Partner with process owners to evaluate existing processes, identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, and design practical controls that address risk and exposure. ·         Assess new projects, systems, and process changes for SOX impact; coordinate with cross-functional partners to define and complete readiness actions. ·         Maintain accurate SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices, and evidence of control performance. Issues, remediation, and partnership