4-8yrs-exp in Internal Audit/Risk-Real estate,Constructions

EY; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior - IA Capital Projects in Kerala to support internal audit and risk consulting engagements for Real Estate and construction clients across the region. The role involves end-to-end audit activities, risk assessment, and collaboration with onsite teams.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel internationally. This position is based out of Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management, preferably in Real Estate/Construction.
• Experience with cost estimation, engineering reviews, procurement, or project controls.
• Ability to interpret project docs like charters, schedules, cost plans, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned workstreams in client engagements and coordinate with onsite team across MENA.
• Interact professionally with client stakeholders and support discussions with senior management.
• Perform end-to-end internal audit activities: process understanding, tests, and reporting.
• Apply risk and control concepts to Real Estate, Capital Projects, and Construction sectors.
• Support reviews of EPC lifecycle governance, organizational design, and DA frameworks.
• Review capital project business cases for assumptions, structure, and feasibility.
• Conduct audit procedures covering engineering, planning, and cost areas including BoQ analyses.
• Review procurement, contracts, and commercial practices with project-control focus.

Skills

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Analytical skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Finance/Business degree

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Validation techniques

Job description

EY- Process & Controls Risk Consulting - Senior - IA Capital Projects

As part of our Risk Consulting, you will be supporting the team in client engagements related to Risk Consulting, Internal Audit, GRC Consulting for various clients across the MENA region. The client base spans across various sectors and includes collaboration with other teams within Consulting services.

The opportunity

We're looking for experienced professionals with experience in the Real Estate and Construction sector and Internal Audit/ Risk to join our Process & Controls Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering. This position will be based out of our offices (Kochi/ Thiruvananthapuram) in the beautiful state of Kerala.

Working in our practice, you will have the opportunity to work with clients to provide practical risk management, internal audit solutions and gaining valuable experience in a variety of clients.

Your key responsibilities

The role requires supporting and executing internal audit and other risk consulting engagements for Real Estate and construction companies. As part of the role, the candidate is expected to:

• Execute assigned workstreams in client engagements and coordinate effectively with the onsite team across the MENA region.
• Interact professionally with client stakeholders and support discussions with senior management.
• Perform end-to-end internal audit activities, including process understanding, walkthroughs, preparation of risk and control matrices and audit work programs, control testing, documentation of findings, and preparation of draft reports.
• Apply knowledge of risks, issues, trends, and end-to-end business processes in the Real Estate, Capital Projects, and Construction sectors.
• Support reviews of the project delivery (EPC) lifecycle, governance structures, organizational design, and Delegation of Authority frameworks.
• Review capital project business cases, including key assumptions, structure, and feasibility.
• Perform audit procedures covering engineering, planning, and cost-related areas, including master planning, engineering phases, stage-gate methods, and design maturity.
• Apply cost-estimating principles, cost-estimate classifications, LPM build-up techniques, and undertake BoQ analysis and material take-offs.
• Review procurement, contract, and commercial practices and apply project-control principles relating to schedule, cost, risk, and reporting.
• Analyze the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of project plans, cost estimates, and risk plans, and interpret contracts, reports, and dashboards.
• Review resource plans and schedules to assess their alignment with project objectives.
• Complete assigned work within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards, and promptly escalates issues to engagement leadership.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support business development activities, including research, proposal preparation, and development of marketing collateral.
• Comply with the firm’s quality and risk management policies at all times.
• Manage multiple assigned tasks and workstreams under the guidance of engagement leadership.
• Maintain proactive communication and professional working relationships with clients and team members.
• Guide junior team members on assigned tasks and review their work where required.
• Support engagement administration, budget monitoring, methodology development, and preparation of new solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations at short notice
• Strong analytical, organizational, and consulting skills
• Ability to manage assigned workstreams, collaborate effectively, and take ownership of deliverables
• Ability to multitask and deliver quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, data analysis, and validation

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management, preferably within the Real Estate, Construction, or Capital Projects sector.
• Experience executing or supporting audits involving cost estimation, engineering reviews, procurement, or project controls.
• Ability to interpret and assess project documentation, including project charters, schedules, cost plans, and risk assessments.
• A valid passport and willingness to travel internationally.