Manager - Internal Audit - CA

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and execute comprehensive risk-based audit plans to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across various business units.

- Lead complex audit engagements, ensuring that findings are clearly communicated to management with practical, value-added recommendations for process optimization.

- Oversee SOX compliance programs and financial reporting audits to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

- Partner with department heads to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring that identified risks are mitigated in a timely and sustainable manner.

- Mentor and guide audit team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence within the internal audit function.

Required Skillset:

- Possess a deep functional expertise in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Internal Control frameworks, with a proven ability to apply these in a fast-paced corporate environment.

- Demonstrate strong proficiency in SOX compliance and Financial Reporting standards, ensuring high-quality documentation and audit trails.

- Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex findings with clarity and confidence.

- Hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, reflecting a strong foundation in accounting principles and professional ethics.

- Thrive in an on-site work environment in Chennai, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with local teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Bring 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit or risk advisory roles, with a track record of delivering high-impact results.