Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

Tenon Group; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenon Group is seeking an Assistant Manager - Internal Audit to strengthen the Group Internal Audit function. You will audit corporate and branch processes, work with process owners, and ensure reviews meet internal standards.

You will identify value-adding opportunities by analyzing controls, data, and industry practices, and will design RACMs and audit checklists while traveling ~50% for project engagements.

Qualifications

• CA, CIA, master's degree or semi-qualified with 3–4 years in internal auditing.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel 50% annually.
• Strong documentation and testing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end reviews of processes or audits under supervision.
• Identify gaps and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Use data analytics and sampling for quality outcomes.
• Design RACM, process maps and audit checklists.
• Engage with process owners and gather information.
• Follow up on audit issues and support management presentations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Documentation

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Education

CA

CIA

Master's degree

Semi-qualified professional

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Assistant Manager - Internal Audit holds a key role in the execution arm of the Group Internal Audit function and is responsible for auditing corporate and branch processes. The role works closely with process owners and ensures that each review or audit is performed in depth, using the best available knowledge and in compliance with internal audit standards.

The role identifies opportunities for value addition by verifying the current status of processes, analysing data, reviewing leading industry practices, using automation and making viable recommendations for improvement.

Detailed Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform an end-to-end review of each process or audit assigned under the supervision of the Manager - IA or Senior Manager - IA.
• Identify process design and operating gaps and conduct root-cause analysis for identified observations.
• Perform comprehensive reviews of audits and ensure quality outcomes by using data analytics techniques and efficient sampling methodologies.
• Design process maps, audit checklists and Risk and Control Matrices (RACM).
• Engage effectively with process owners through regular discussions during audits to understand processes, conduct walkthroughs, gather information, execute audit checks and keep stakeholders informed of preliminary observations.
• Identify red flags during audits and undertake investigations under the guidance of the Senior Manager or GM - IA.
• Follow up on audit issues according to schedule and manage agreed action plans.
• Support the preparation of audit update presentations for management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Must-have Skills

• Ability to quickly understand company objectives, assess risks and evaluate controls.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Ability to prepare clear, organised and concise working papers and other documentation that supports testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Experience

Three to four years of experience in internal auditing, testing controls, risk assessment and management, SOP design or related work.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), master’s degree holder or semi-qualified professional with three to four years of experience in internal auditing, process design or finance.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Availability for projects that may require two to three consecutive weeks away from home, with approximately 50% annual travel.