Associate Director – Business Risk – Mumbai

Anlight Consulting Services Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Anlight Consulting Services Private Limited in Mumbai seeks an experienced leader for Internal Audit and Risk Advisory engagements. The role involves managing high-level client interactions, including CFOs and Audit Committees, while ensuring quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have over 9 years of experience with big 4 or reputable firms, with robust knowledge of audit standards and internal controls. The position offers flexible work arrangements and the chance to grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with a big 4 or mid/top-tier accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and auditing standards.
• Project management and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and IFC engagements.
• Manage client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop proposals and pitch presentations.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk advisory

Stakeholder management

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Business acumen

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

• Lead and oversee delivery of Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and IFC engagements, ensuring high-quality execution, timelines, and client satisfaction
• Drive senior stakeholder management, including regular interaction with CXOs, CFOs, Audit Committees, and Board members
• Own client accounts end-to-end – from relationship management and engagement delivery to identifying growth opportunities within existing clients
• Play a key role in Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy, including identifying target sectors, building pipeline, and driving market outreach initiatives
• Lead proposal development and pitch presentations, including scoping, solution design, commercials, and closure support
• Build, mentor, and manage high-performing teams (AMs, Seniors, consultants), including resource planning, capability building, and performance management
• Review and guide risk assessments, process understanding, and control evaluations across business cycles and functions
• Provide value-added insights and business recommendations focused on process improvements, cost optimization, and risk mitigation
• Integrate data analytics and technology-led solutions into engagements to enhance audit effectiveness and business insights
• Oversee engagement economics, including budgeting, profitability, and efficient resource utilization
• Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including automation and governance enhancements
• Maintain a light SOX/IFC oversight, including review of documentation, testing approach, and control frameworks where applicable
• Ensure structured issue tracking, stakeholder communication, and closure of audit observations
• Build long-term relationships across a network of clients, positioning the firm as a trusted risk advisory partner
• Ensure clear, concise, actionable and practical observations and recommendations, with a well-documented process for communication and resolution with clients
• Developing long-term relationships across a network of existing and potential clients, understanding their businesses to provide tailored insights
• Preparing for leadership decks, by synthesizing the data at company level and connecting the dots and building the story on what is happening in the business and in the market

Business Leadership:

• Manage the existing clients and look for opportunities to expand the involvement
• Look for business opportunities beyond existing clients to grow the business
• Work on high-impact engagements with global clients across industries
• Gain hands-on exposure across service lines in a fast-growing consulting firm

Qualifications:

• 9+ years of post-qualification experience (CA/CPA/ACCA) with a big 4 or mid/top-tier accounting firm, focused on internal audit/IFC/SOX
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and auditing standards (e.g., COSO Framework, PCAOB Auditing Standards, IIA Standards), with practical application across internal audit and risk advisory engagements
• CISA is an added advantage
• Experience in end-to-end internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including risk assessments, process walkthroughs and flow mapping, RACM design and documentation, controls evaluation/testing, and identification and remediation of control gaps
• Focus on continuous improvement in quality of testing, risk and control coverage and team performance
• Possess project management and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong business acumen

Benefits:

• Benefit from flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, people-first environment
• Gain hands-on exposure across service lines in a fast-growing consulting firm