Internal Audit Consultant

As an Internal Audit Consultant at our client's risk and controls practice, you will have the opportunity to evaluate internal controls, assess financial and operational processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Your role will involve conducting internal audits, IFC/ICFR testing, process reviews, and reporting. Here are the key responsibilities: - Audit Execution & Control Testing: - Conduct internal audits across business, operational, and financial processes. - Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for IFC/ICFR testing. - Identify control weaknesses through sample testing, walkthroughs, reconciliations, and process validations. - Review policies, SOPs, risk registers, and compliance processes for alignment with best practices. - Process Review & Reporting: - Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies, operational risks, or non-compliance. - Prepare detailed working papers and maintain structured audit documentation. - Draft audit observations, recommendations, and reports for senior reviewers and client stakeholders. - Coordinate with client teams for data requests, clarifications, evidence submissions, and process walkthroughs. - Stakeholder Support & Special Assignments: - Assist senior auditors and managers in special reviews, investigations, and advisory-focused assignments. - Contribute to project planning activities by performing preliminary risk assessments and understanding key business cycles. - Support internal knowledge-building initiatives by contributing to templates, frameworks, and process enhancements. Experience Requirements: For CA Inter / Semi-Qualified Candidates: - 6 months to 2+ years of experience in Internal Audit, IFC testing, or Process Audits. - Good understanding of basic audit techniques, reconciliations, and control evaluations. - Strong proficiency in Excel and audit documentation. For Qualified Chartered Accountants: - 2-3 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, IFC/ICFR, or Risk & Controls consulting. - Ability to manage audit areas independently and guide junior team members. - Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities. Skills & Attributes: - Excellent communication skills for professional interactions with client teams. - High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline. - Ability to manage deadlines, multitask, and deliver high-quality work under pressure. - Analytical mindset with a structured problem-solving approach.,