Manager IT - Audit & Compliance Specialist

Hi,

We are having an opening for Manager/ Senior Manager-Audit & Compliance Specialist at our Mumbai location.

Job Summary

Areas Of Responsibility

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Support & Execution

• Coordinate with IT domain teams to gather and validate audit evidence.
• Support walkthroughs, gap analysis, and response preparation for internal and external audits.
• Track status of remediation actions and support validation exercises.

Documentation & Controls Management

• Maintain audit documentation including SOPs, control checklists, risk registers, and evidence logs.
• Support creation of compliance dashboards and internal audit scorecards.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct periodic self-assessments and spot checks.
• Monitor effectiveness of implemented controls and alert gaps to the lead specialist.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface with Infra, Cloud, Service Delivery, Cybersecurity, and Business IT teams for audit preparedness.
• Support training logistics and documentation for compliance awareness programs.

Improvement Initiatives

• Identify automation opportunities in compliance processes.
• Support tool-based audit management platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC).

Specialized Knowledge Requirements

• Understanding of IT general controls, SOX, GxP, ISO 27001
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (Change, Incident, Problem)
• Exposure to audit lifecycle, compliance reporting, and evidence collection
• Knowledge of tools like Excel, SharePoint, ServiceNow GRC preferred

Internal Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction

• Lead Audit & Compliance:

  Daily coordination, status reviews, remediation validation

• Infra, Cloud, App & Service Teams:

  Evidence submission, control reviews, audit walkthroughs

• PMO & Compliance Team:

  Coordination on process documentation, control changes, and reporting

External Stakeholders and Nature of Interaction

• Internal/External Auditors:

  Support during data requests, audit walkthroughs, and clarification rounds

• Consulting Partners:

  Coordination during control testing or audit co-sourcing

External Interaction %

• ~2025% with external auditors, partners, and advisors

Nature of Communication

• Formal audit evidence, tracker updates, control summaries, dashboards
• Clear, structured communication during walkthroughs and audit Q&A

Role Played in Negotiations

• Supports Lead in framing responses or remediation timelines for audit queries

Key Decision-Making Expected

• Recommend evidence sufficiency, escalate control gaps, prioritize documentation readiness

Extent and Nature of Innovation Required

• Moderate: Suggest improvements in evidence workflows, adopt templates for reusability
• Use dashboards to simplify control visibility and audit traceability

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Masters, Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Certifications:

• CISA or CRISC (preferred but not mandatory for entry level)
• ITIL Foundation / GRC platform exposure is a plus

Experience:

• 5-12 years of experience in IT audit, controls, or compliance roles
• Exposure to pharma or highly regulated industries is desirable

Skills:

• Detail-oriented with good documentation practices
• Strong Excel/SharePoint skills; familiarity with audit tools
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and communicate with cross-functional teams