Identifies and evaluates risks related to sales deal execution across customer and partner engagements and collaborates with stakeholders to implement appropriate risk management measures and controls.
Partners with the business to support effective due diligence and oversight of third parties. Helps determine risk-based and practical control requirements and supports the timely completion of required controls in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Act as the compliance manager for the EPS and GCPS segments in India & SA. Own the processes and controls that keep the partner ecosystem compliant, and give guidance on partner escalations, including offboarding partners who don't comply.
Work with Partner Engagement Managers, Asia Partner Compliance experts and leadership to shape decisions. Make sure regional and global decisions fit India's strategy, and that India's priorities and lessons feed back into Asia and global decisions.
Help EPS and GCPS teams own compliance themselves through the compliance champ network, partner training, and regular reviews of partner risks with senior leaders.
Utilizes and promotes available compliance learning resources and supports the development of local compliance champions.
Supports the implementation of compliance policies and processes through the review, development, and delivery of compliance training and awareness programs.
Leverages AI and automation tools, where appropriate, to perform data analysis and generate actionable insights that help prioritize compliance efforts in higher-risk areas.
Simplifies, automates, or streamlines processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Identifies, assesses, and addresses emerging or region-specific compliance risks.
Supports internal audit activities and collaborates with management to develop, implement, and track remediation plans through issue resolution.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field AND 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, risk management, financial compliance, or a related area OR equivalent experience.
Experience collaborating with stakeholders across multiple geographic regions and cross-functional teams.
Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across teams. Professional proficiency in English.
Working knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and risk management principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field AND 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, risk management, financial compliance, or a related area
OR Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field AND 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, risk management, financial compliance, or a related area
OR equivalent experience.
Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or an equivalent credential.
Experience in the technology industry, online services industry, or other similarly complex and regulated environments.
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls, compliance programs, and enterprise risk management frameworks.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
