GM – Senior Audit – Controls Manager

Company: Vodafone
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Location: Pune
Job Description:

About VOIS

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.

Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.

Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.

About VOIS INDIA

Role Purpose

We are seeking a seasoned SOX Compliance Lead to join our Centre of Excellence (COE) team within Vodafone Group FinOps and Controls. Based in Pune, this role is pivotal in strengthening the second line of defence for Vodafone Group Finance. The individual will lead compliance reviews across global markets, ensuring robust control frameworks and high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity. The role also involves managing critical projects under the Risk Assurance & Controls function and engaging with senior stakeholders and external auditors.

What you will do

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive annual SOX plan, including top-down risk assessments and scoping analysis.
  • Stay updated on s404 regulations and communicate changes across the organisation.
  • Coordinate annual SOX scoping activities with market leads and external auditors.
  • Deliver s404 training and coach junior team members to build global capability.
  • Lead remediation monitoring to ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies.
  • Recommend enhancements to SOX documentation, testing, and monitoring processes.
  • Drive centralisation of SOX testing and implement supporting tools.
  • Manage annual section 302 sub-certifications and ensure compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code provision 29.
  • Provide control impact assessments for technology transformation projects.
  • Act as the key liaison for external auditors and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee successful delivery of assigned projects under Risk, Assurance and Controls.
  • Who you are

  • Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional finance/auditing qualification.
  • Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in Audit, SOX Compliance, or Risk Management.
  • Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), PCAOB standards, and SEC reporting.
  • Proven ability to assess and challenge risks within complex business environments.
  • Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Demonstrates sound judgement, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
  • Experience in telecom and systems audit is desirable.
  • What’s in it for you

  • Opportunity to lead global compliance initiatives within a high-impact finance function.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making processes.
  • Involvement in digital transformation and controls rationalisation projects.
  • Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and future-focused environment.
  • What skills you will learn

  • Advanced SOX compliance and risk management techniques.
  • Strategic project coordination and stakeholder management.
  • Implementation of control frameworks across diverse markets.
  • Digital tools and methodologies for centralised compliance monitoring.
  • Posted: March 5th, 2026