Internal Auditor

Accounting & Finance Bangalore, India


Description

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, the Enphase Energy System helps people make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the fastest growing and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with approximately 68 million products installed across more than 145 countries.

We are building teams that are designing, developing, and manufacturing next-generation energy technologies and our work environment is fast-paced, fun and full of exciting new projects.

If you are passionate about advancing a more sustainable future, this is the perfect time to join Enphase!

About the role

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Staff SOX Auditor to join our team. The Staff SOX Auditor will ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations within our organization. This role involves conducting thorough reviews of financial processes, identifying potential risks, and implementing controls to mitigate those risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

This position reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The position requires working from the office at least two days a week.

 

What you will be doing

 

  • Conduct regular audits of financial processes to ensure compliance with SOX regulations.
  • Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting.
  • Identify areas of potential risk and recommend control enhancements to mitigate those risks.
  • Document audit findings and recommendations in clear and concise reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement control improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Stay abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to SOX compliance.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices.
  • Participate in special projects and initiatives related to process improvements or system implementations.
  • Provide support during external audits and regulatory inspections as needed.
  • Communicate audit results and recommendations to management in a timely manner.
  • Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to perform control testing
  • Act as Administrator of the SOX Management Tool Monitors audit performance based on defined key performance indicators.
  • Support audit planning, managing idle time, and self-productivity
  • Maintain independence and objectivity.
  • Maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas and supporting functions.
  • Exercise professional skepticism and judgment and adhere to the code of ethics

 

Who you are and what you bring

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or Finance, or equivalent practical experience
  • 0-2 years of experience auditing publicly traded companies, specifically in SOX compliance
  • CPA, CA, CFE, CISA, CIA certifications
  • Knowledge of GAAP and SEC Reporting
  • Experience in the Alternative Energy industry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (listen, listen, listen, negotiate, convince).
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment with the agility to respond effectively to changing priorities.
  • Team player, who integrates with the team and adapts to the dynamic environment.
  • Aptitude for problem-solving and root cause analysis, including the ability to conceptualize and analyze multiple scenarios in solving business problems. 
  • Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams, outsourced consultants, and external auditors in executing the SOX Program.
  • Ability to work across time zones and manage diverse stakeholders and resources in multiple countries.
  • Ability to manage peaks in SOX testing.
  • Proficiency in using computer software and applications for data management, analysis, and reporting purposes incredibly, PowerPoint and Excel efficiently
  • Initiative-taker with a sense of urgency and working in a fast-changing environment with shifting priorities.
  • Experience with AuditBoard Platform or experience with other automated SOX tools.  Managing the SOX database, building ad-hoc reporting, and leveraging the tool to administer and optimize the SOX program.
  • Continuous development of the SOX platform to enhance user-friendliness and expand the capabilities of the platform
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate root causes of control weaknesses and partner with business leaders to enhance control effectiveness and remediate control deficiencies, as needed.