Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

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About the Role

The Assistant Manager Internal Audit will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements, risk assessments, internal control reviews, and process improvements for clients across sectors. The role involves managing assignments, supervising teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements in accordance with IIA standards.
  
• Perform risk assessment, process understanding, walkthroughs, and control testing.
  
• Prepare audit plans, define scope, identify key risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
  
• Conduct testing of design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful audit reports highlighting control gaps, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
  
• Ensure adequate work-paper documentation and compliance with firm methodology and quality standards.
  
• Present audit findings to senior management and client stakeholders.
  

Team & Project Management

• Supervise, train, and review the work of junior team members.
  
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations.
  
• Ensure effective resource allocation and workflow coordination.
  

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain strong client relationships by providing advisory support on internal controls, risk management, and process improvements.
  
• Identify opportunities for value-add services and contribute to business development initiatives.
  

Compliance & Advisory

• Provide guidance on internal control frameworks (COSO, IFC, SOX if applicable).
  
• Support implementation or evaluation of internal financial controls (IFC).
  
• Stay updated with regulatory requirements, industry developments, and emerging risks.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with

  4–6 years of experience

  in internal audit, risk advisory, or related domains.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodology, risk assessment, and process review.
  
• Experience with internal controls, IFC implementation/testing, and compliance frameworks.
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and audit tools; data analytics exposure is a plus.
  
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with clients and senior stakeholders.
  

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in Big 4 or mid-tier consulting firms (advantageous).
  
• Exposure across sectors such as manufacturing, services, FMCG, IT/ITES, BFSI, etc.
  
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI, ACL, IDEA) will be an advantage.