Assistant Manager/Manager – Internal Audit – CA Contactx Resource Management

The Corporate Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute invites a Chartered Accountant with 3–7 years of experience to join our internal audit team in Chennai. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, risk assessment, and SOX compliance to safeguard financial integrity.

You'll partner with departmental heads, prepare reports for senior management, and drive improvements to governance and operational controls in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with 3–7 years of IA or statutory audit experience.
• Deep expertise in evaluating internal controls and financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical capabilities to identify systemic risks.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership to influence change and drive compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive internal audits to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Lead SOX compliance testing and documentation to ensure regulatory adherence and financial reporting integrity.
• Partner with department heads to identify process gaps and implement corrective action plans.
• Conduct risk assessments across business units to identify threats and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare high-impact audit reports for senior management and audit committee.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations, ensuring strong corporate governance.

Skills

CA/Chartered Accountant

Internal Audit

SOX Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

On-site Chennai

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute comprehensive internal audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring the business remains protected against financial and operational risks.
• Lead SOX compliance testing and documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
• Partner with department heads to identify process gaps and implement corrective action plans that improve operational efficiency and strengthen the control environment.
• Conduct risk assessments across various business units to proactively identify emerging threats and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies.
• Prepare high-impact audit reports for senior management and the audit committee, translating complex technical findings into clear, actionable business insights.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations, ensuring the organization maintains a high standard of corporate governance.

Required Skillset:

• Possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with 3 – 7 years of professional experience in internal audit, risk management, or statutory audit environments.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in evaluating internal controls, financial reporting standards, and SOX compliance frameworks within complex organizational structures.
• Exhibit strong analytical capabilities to interpret financial data and identify systemic risks that could impact business performance.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, to influence change and drive a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Adapt seamlessly to a fast-paced, on-site work environment in Chennai, managing multiple audit timelines and competing priorities with precision.
• Showcase a proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently while contributing to the broader goals of the audit team.