Assistant Manager

Key Responsibility:

You will be responsible for managing assigned client engagement/s at an executive level within the practice. You can expect to work with high level client / internal client personnel to address compliance, financial, and operational risks as well as perform internal control testing, develop internal audit plans, and provide internal audit services on an outsourcing basis. You will assess the client’s current state internal controls and SOX framework to mitigate risk.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance, financial, and operational risks along with performing internal control testing, develop internal audit plans, and provide internal audit services on an outsourcing basis
• Participate in process walkthroughs, document process flowcharts, identify key risks & mitigation controls, perform design & operational effectiveness testing and formulate observations / key findings
• Draft audit observations with clear details regarding what went wrong, root cause, impact and proposed action plans for remediation
• Maintain relationships with client / internal clients to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverable
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services
• Introduced to concepts of Big Data Analytics, Automation & Process Digitalization in various business processes
• Exceptionally good understanding of EXL Consulting and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to service clients

Experience & Professional Pre-Requisites

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in a combination of internal audit
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CISA, or CIA is preferred
• Direct work experience in SOX compliance and internal controls. Strong understanding of accounting, finance and auditing concepts and standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to find solutions quickly
• Flexible to work extended hours & varied shift timings basis business requirements
• Exceptionally good MS office skills including MS Visio & PDF Pro applications
• Specialized industry experience in BFSI & Utilities segments is preferred