Internal Audit - IT Audit - Senior Professional

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as 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 Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. 

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. A successful candidate will have the ability to execute audit projects, assess risk, determine root causes, recommend solutions, and build strong relationships across all levels of seniority within the firm. Serving as an internal consultant, this role provides frequent exposure to senior business leaders and the opportunity to drive impactful change throughout all areas of the firm.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role is responsible for supporting the KKR's Information Technology Internal Controls (SOX) testing program. The position is expected to contribute to maintaining a strong internal control environment by providing valuable insights, performing detailed testing, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. The role also involves maintaining strong communications with KKR’s 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 the SOX Information Technology controls testing 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
• Prepare workpapers that support audit conclusions and provide clear, concise, and well-documented evidence of control testing.
• Develop process narratives, audit programs, and test procedures for assigned projects
• Review and evaluate SOC reports (SOC 1, SOC 2) from third-party service providers to assess the adequacy of controls that impact financial reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a point of contact for queries related to SOX and Technology testing
• 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.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
• 4-6 years of experience in similar roles and understands internal audit requirements for financial organizations
• Strong IT technical knowledge and risk assessment/audit skills in Cloud, Infrastructure and Financial Applications (strong SAP experience required)
• Experience testing IT General Controls as well as IT Application Controls
• Experience in a multinational Finances Services organization or Consulting
• Ability to assess, test and apply internal controls and a range of control frameworks and associated policies and standards
• Ability to assess and test internal controls, review IT policies, procedures, methodologies and tools that govern or impact the organization
• CISA or CISSP professional certifications preferred, and other relevant professional certifications are a merit.
• Systems/ Tools/ Application knowledge:
  • Tools: SAP (required), Power BI, ServiceNow
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Active Directory
  • Strong understanding of SOX and Internal Audit workflows
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting statements
  • Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and management
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Displays high intellectual curiosity and innovative mindset
• Demonstrates highest levels of integrity
• Focuses on delivery excellence and accountability
• Displays team-work orientation and is highly collaborative
• Builds strong relationships with local and global colleagues
• Displays behaviors of self-reliance

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.