Internal Audit Manager

Assure Consulting

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements across multiple verticals including operational, financial, regulatory, compliance, IT, fraud risk management, IFC testing, SOP designing and reviewing, and enterprise risk management.
• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans, frameworks, and methodologies aligned with industry standards, client objectives, and regulatory requirements, particularly within the BFSI sector.
• Conduct assessments of governance structures, risk management processes, and internal control frameworks, ensuring alignment with BFSI and non-BFSI industry practices.
• Identify process gaps, control deficiencies, and compliance risks, and provide practical, value-added recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and actionable audit reports to senior management and client leadership.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for client engagements, audit committee meetings, board level presentations, ensuring service delivery, issue resolution, and relationship management.
• Provide direction to the IT team for digital workflows, plan, allocate, and review work of the audit team, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with professional standards.
• Mentor, coach, and contribute to the professional growth and performance development of team members.
• Drive knowledge sharing within the team, fostering awareness of emerging risks, BFSI-specific regulatory updates, and audit best practices.
• Close out audit assignments independently with minimal supervision, ensuring deliverables are met to the highest standards.
• Stay updated with emerging risks, regulatory developments, and statutory changes relevant to BFSI and other industries

Preferred candidate profile

• Professional certification: CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification. CIA & CISA will be an added advantage.
• Experience:
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk consulting within a consulting/audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit frameworks and BFSI regulatory requirements.
• Core Competencies:
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and client portfolios independently.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.