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Lead GRC

Hyderabad Permanent View Job Description
This role leads the enterprise‑wide SOD and user access governance program, ensuring a strong, audit‑ready control environment that protects financial systems and data. You will define global policy, drive preventive and detective access controls, and optimize role architectures, processes, and tooling across multiple regions and platforms.
  • Play a global, high‑visibility role
  • Collaborate with senior leaders

About Our Client

The employer is a large MNC organization operating in the consumer durables sector within the FMCG industry.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement governance, risk, and compliance frameworks to align with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and assess risks within the accounting and finance department, ensuring timely mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct periodic audits and reviews to evaluate adherence to compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote awareness of GRC policies and procedures.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on risk assessments and compliance updates.
  • Stay updated with changes in the regulatory landscape and adapt frameworks accordingly.
  • Provide training and guidance to team members on GRC best practices.
  • Ensure seamless integration of GRC processes with business operations to enhance efficiency.As the Senior Manager - GFS SOD & User Management, you will report to the Head of GFS Controls & Compliance and own the global strategy, framework, and operational execution for SOD and user access governance across finance applications.
  • You will establish and continuously refine the control environment, manage the full JML (joiner-mover-leaver) lifecycle, and oversee both preventive and detective access controls, including risk simulations, monitoring, certifications, and emergency access management.
  • You will define enterprise-wide SOD rule sets, govern role design standards (RBAC/ABAC), and drive reduction of access risk through scalable architectures and strong alignment with business processes
  • This role also partners closely with IT, Internal Audit, Security, and regional hubs to ensure compliance with SOX 404, ITGC requirements, and regulatory expectations
  • Additionally, you will lead GRC/IGA tooling improvements, define functional requirements, test and validate changes, and embed best practices through metrics, dashboards, and stakeholder engagement.
  • This role is ideal for a seasoned access governance professional who thrives in a global environment, enjoys building and scaling control programs, and brings a balance of technical depth, audit readiness, and cross‑functional leadership.

The Successful Applicant

  • The ideal candidate will have 8-10+ years of experience in risk management, IT controls, identity governance, and user access management, with proven expertise in SOD frameworks and finance system controls. You should have hands‑on experience in role design, toxic combination analysis, access risk simulations, user certifications, and emergency access governance.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX 404, ITGC, RACM development, and control testing is essential, along with familiarity in GRC/IGA platforms and cross‑system workflow integrations.
  • You will be highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable leading global initiatives involving process owners, IT, Audit, and Security teams. Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills are crucial
  • ertifications such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, or IAM/IGA credentials are an advantage. A proactive, solution‑driven mindset and the ability to balance operational practicality with robust control design will set you apart.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package based on skills and experience.
  • Opportunity to work with a large organization in the FMCG industry.
  • Supportive and professional work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and leave policies.



Quote job ref
JN-032026-6978969

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Sub Sector
Shared Services
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Hyderabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6978969

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