Consulting Analyst, IT Internal Audit

Who We Are:

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025)
• 'Great Place to Work' Certified (2022-2026)
• Fortune's Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

Role

Consulting Analyst, IT Internal Audit

Location:

• Location - India - 100% remote
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 hour shift, 1:30 pm- 10:30 pm IST

What you'll do

• Support internal audit engagements from an IT perspective to understand IT-related risks, test controls (such as IT General Controls, application controls, system development lifecycle, and key reports), and help stakeholders take actions based on implications of residual risk.
• Help clients strengthen internal controls and improve IT and business performance.
• Identify key risks and controls, recommend improved controls, perform SOX readiness projects and identify and assess configuration of controls in financial reporting related business processes as well as in IT infrastructures, security, change management, operations and program development.
• Assess and evaluate IT systems and the mitigation of IT-related business risks.
• Execute audit testing procedures with increasing independence, including requesting evidence, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, documenting workpapers, and escalating questions or exceptions in a timely manner.
• Periodically, participate in walkthroughs and process/control discussions with client stakeholders, capturing clear notes, action items, and follow-ups for US-based engagement teams.
• Communicate audit status, testing results, open items, and potential findings clearly through written updates, workpapers, and live discussions across India and US time zones.
• Support the development of audit observations and practical remediation recommendations that are clear, risk-based, and aligned to professional standards.
• Manage assigned tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities in a remote environment while proactively seeking guidance when needed.

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ years of relevant experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor in an internal audit function or for a public accounting firm/professional services firm.
• 1+ years of experience applying technical IT internal control knowledge for at least one of the following (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) System and Organization Control Reporting (SOCR); (d) information security risk and control auditing; (e) ERP and other automated business application security and controls reviews.
• Experience supporting PCAOB US based clients.
• Ability to work independently in a remote delivery model, take ownership of assigned testing areas, and proactively follow up on open questions, evidence requests, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with comfort interacting with US-based clients and internal team members during overlapping work hours.
• Foundational understanding of internal audit methodology, including risk/control identification, control testing, evidence evaluation, workpaper documentation, and issue identification.
• Attention to detail and sound professional judgment when reviewing evidence, documenting results, and identifying when exceptions require escalation.
• Comfort learning new client environments, business processes, systems, and audit tools with limited oversight.

Nice-to-Haves:

• One of the following certifications: Chartered Accountant, CISA, CPA, CISSP, CISM or CIA (or equivalent)
• Effective organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly convey complex business concepts to executive audience free of grammatical errors, incorporating leading practices for business writing
• Prior experience supporting SOX, ITGC, ITACs, or internal audit engagements for US-listed or multinational companies.
• Exposure to audit management or GRC tools such as AuditBoard, Workiva, ServiceNow GRC, Archer, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and business applications such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Coupa, or BlackLine.
• Experience using data analysis or productivity tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, or similar tools to support audit testing and reporting.
• Big Four, global capability center, shared services, or consulting experience supporting cross-border teams.

Benefits that Benefit You:

Benefits that Benefit You:

• Competitive benefits are offered through our Employer or Record (EOR), DEEL.

Additional Information:

• This role is full-time and will be employed through an Employer of Record (EOR). The name of the EOR is DEEL. Clearsulting will direct day-to-day responsibilities, while DEEL will serve as the legal employer and handle all administrative employment responsibilities, including: payroll, statutory benefits, and compliance.

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/

The compensation range for this position is $11-18 LPA. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background and alignment with industry standards.