Assistant Manager - Assurance and Operational Excellence

Larsen & Toubro (L&T); Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd in Chennai is seeking a CA/CMA professional for Assurance cell, focusing on governance, controls, and risk assessment. You will evaluate processes, test controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust assurance insights.

The role emphasizes documentation, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate operational data into risk perspectives, with growth opportunities across geographies in a large multi-location organization.

Qualifications

• A qualified Chartered Accountant / Cost Management Accountant with a strong foundation in accounting, controls, and governance.
• Naturally inquisitive, with the ability to challenge assumptions and think critically.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining a strong focus on facts and evidence.
• Confident in approaching unfamiliar situations with a structured, risk-based mindset.
• Appreciates the role of technology as an enabler of business transformation, governance, and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess business processes, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Test and validate controls for design effectiveness, operational performance, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across geographies and functions, translating business operations into assurance and risk perspectives.
• Prepare high-quality documentation, reports, and audit artefacts that meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks through analytical review and professional judgment.

Skills

Internal Controls

Audit

Risk Assessment

Governance

Data Analytics

Education

Chartered Accountant / CMA

Job description

About Organization:

Larsen & Toubro Ltd, commonly known as L&T, is an Indian multinational conglomerate company, with business interests in engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, information technology and financial services, headquartered in Mumbai.

The company is counted among world's top five construction companies. The L&T Group comprises of 93 subsidiaries, 5 associate companies, 27 joint ventures and 35 jointly held operations, operating across basic and heavy engineering, construction, realty, manufacturing of capital goods, information technology, and financial services.

Job Location: Manapakkam, Chennai

Working Model: Work from office

Operating Model: 6 days (2nd and 4th Saturdays Off)

Educational Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) - PREFERRED

Experience: 3-10 years in Internal Control / Assurance/ Internal Audit / Risk Assessment

Job Profile:

Assurance Cell

At the intersection of governance, controls, and business integrity, we seek a dynamic and intellectually curious CA/CMA (PREFERRED) who can look beyond the obvious, challenge assumptions, and deliver meaningful assurance insights.

Core Objectives:

• Trace the critical links between transactions, controls, and organizational integrity.
• Bring structure and clarity to complex operational and financial environments.
• Analyze data with precision, identifying inconsistencies, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
• Operate at the intersection of compliance, risk, and business performance, continuously seeking to understand the "why" behind the process.
• Serve as a trusted custodian of control effectiveness, process discipline, and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess business processes, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Test and validate controls for design effectiveness, operational performance, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across geographies and functions, translating business operations into assurance and risk perspectives.
• Prepare high-quality documentation, reports, and audit artefacts that meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks through analytical review and professional judgment.

Person Specification:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant / Cost Management Accountant with a strong foundation in accounting, controls, and governance.
• Naturally inquisitive, with the ability to challenge assumptions and think critically.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining a strong focus on facts and evidence.
• Confident in approaching unfamiliar situations with a structured, risk-based mindset.
• Appreciates the role of technology as an enabler of business transformation, governance, and assurance.

Required Competencies & Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of assurance frameworks, internal controls testing, risk assessment, and governance practices.
• Understanding of shared services environments, including process standardization, scalability, and associated risks.
• Strong digital orientation, with exposure to data analytics and technology-driven assurance approaches.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear reports, presentations, insights, and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.

Why Join Us

• Exposure to the operational backbone of a large, multi-location organization.
• A unique perspective where governance, risk management, and business execution converge.
• Opportunities to influence and strengthen systems, processes, and controls beyond traditional assurance activities.
• Accelerated professional growth through diverse assignments, stakeholder engagement, and continuous learning.
• Exposure to ISO certification frameworks, compliance requirements, and best-in-class governance practices.