Posted 09 July, 2026

Director - Internal Controls - Gurgaon

Michael Page

Gurugram, HR, IN Full Time

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About Our Client

Leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

Job Description

Lead and own the ICFR program for India and coordinate with global ICFR leaders to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide control frameworks.
Provide strategic direction and oversight for internal control design, risk assessment, documentation, and testing in compliance with SOX and COSO frameworks.
Engage with executive leadership, process owners, and global finance teams to embed a strong control culture and risk-awareness mindset.
Manage and guide a team of ICFR professionals and external consultants responsible for control testing and remediation oversight.
Perform annual ICFR scoping, materiality assessment, and control rationalization, and ensure timely certification by business and control owners.
Drive timely resolution of control deficiencies through root cause analysis, action planning, and accountability enforcement.
Represent ICFR in internal committees, audits, and regulatory reviews; serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors.
Proactively identify and lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency, automation, and scalability of the ICFR framework using data analytics and emerging technologies.
Monitor and interpret changes in regulatory requirements or financial reporting standards (, PCAOB, IFRS) impacting the control environment.
Deliver training and thought leadership on internal controls, risk mitigation, and financial integrity.

The Successful Applicant

Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CIA, or equivalent mandatory.
15-20 years of relevant experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management, preferably in a multinational financial services or insurance organization.
Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), COSO, financial reporting standards, and risk management frameworks.
Proven track record of designing and managing end-to-end ICFR programs at a senior level.
Prior leadership experience with large cross-functional teams, including managing audit/assurance engagements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders and regulators.
Experience with control automation tools, ERP systems (, SAP, Oracle), and GRC platforms (, RSA Archer, MetricStream).
Experience in managing teams across geographies or in global finance shared services is preferred.
A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills