Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Manager

Designation:

About the role:

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will lead and manage internal audit engagements across a portfolio of clients, including both listed and unlisted entities, spanning diverse sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, healthcare, pharma, real estate, and education. This is a client-facing role requiring strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple clients, managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits and reviews in accordance with applicable standards and client-specific requirements.
• Understand client business processes, identify control gaps, and design process improvements that add value.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Tax, CFO, Advisory) for integrated client solutions.
• Lead audit teams including planning, work allocation, supervision, and mentoring of junior team members.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to client leadership with clarity and confidence.
• Stay informed on industry-specific risks and trends across key sectors.
• Draft detailed audit reports, executive summaries, and dashboards for senior management and audit committees.
• Develop strong, trust-based relationships with key client stakeholders, including CFOs, Heads of Internal Audit, and Audit Committees.
• Stay updated with evolving regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and risk frameworks.
• Ability to lead a team of 4-5 professionals.

Desired skills & qualifications:

• Qualified CA with a minimum of 3 years of relevant PQE, preferably from a consulting background.
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in Internal Controls and Reporting framework.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.