Associate Manager - Internal Audit

CohnReznick; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick in India is hiring for an Associate Manager to lead Risk Advisory activities in Internal Audit, ERM, and SOX/ICFR for U.S. clients. The role combines engagement delivery, first-level reviewer duties, and global collaboration using GRC platforms and AI-enabled tools.

You will oversee audit workstreams, partner with IT and business teams, coach juniors, and ensure quality on global engagements while adhering to firm policies and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 6+ years in internal audit, risk management, SOX/ICFR, or risk advisory, including at least 4 years with a Big 4 or global firm.
• Hands-on internal audit and ERM delivery with SOX as a base; versatility across all three is a priority.
• Excellent written and spoken English; willingness to work U.S. overlap hours.
• Experience supervising a team and using one or more GRC platforms; ERP exposure helpful.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across processes per IIA Standards.
• Lead walkthroughs with U.S. counterparts; document flows, risk controls, and observations.
• Draft audit observations with root cause, risk rating, and recommendations; track action plans.
• Support co-sourced/outsourced audits; assist risk assessments and annual plan.
• Design/refresh ERM framework; prepare risk registers and board reporting.
• Lead SOX/ICFR workstreams; coordinate ITGC testing and SOC 1 reviews.

Skills

Data analytics

English proficiency

Team leadership

GRC platforms

Audit delivery

Education

CA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workiva

Diligent HighBond

AuditBoard

ServiceNow IRM

SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Associate Manager – Risk Advisory Services – Internal Audit & SOX

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the world’s top professional services firms, and in support of our global workaaforce strategy, we’re growing our operations in India! We create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices worldwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Manager to join the Risk Advisory Services team in our Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid, which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 2 days a week for purposes of team building and anticipated assistance and supervision for a junior attorney.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Advisory Team, and you will lead engagement workstreams across Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and SOX/ICFR for U.S. clients of CohnReznick’s Risk Advisory practice. You will work as part of the U.S. engagement team, not as a separate back office: you own the quality of global delivery on your engagements, serve as first-level reviewer of the global team’s work, and help the practice deliver more through technology, including our GRC platform partners and AI-enabled audit tools.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Internal Audit Delivery

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, compliance, and technology-dependent processes, in line with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Lead virtual process walkthroughs with U.S. counterparts; document process flows and risk and control matrices; evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Draft clear audit observations with root cause, risk rating, and practical recommendations; track management action plans through closure.
• Support co-sourced and outsourced internal audit programs, including annual risk assessments and audit plan development.
• Support ERM program design and refresh: risk universe and taxonomy, risk appetite, workshop preparation, and key risk indicators, aligned with COSO ERM (2017) and ISO 31000.
• Prepare risk registers, heat maps, and board and committee reporting; analyze risk data to surface trends and emerging risks.
• Contribute to emerging-risk work such as AI governance, third‑party risk, and operational resilience.

SOX / ICFR

• Lead SOX 404 workstreams: scoping support, risk and control matrices, walkthroughs, tests of design and operating effectiveness, and deficiency evaluation.
• Test key reports and IPE for completeness and accuracy, management review controls, and automated and application controls; review SOC 1 reports and map complementary user entity controls.
• Produce documentation that meets external auditor reliance expectations; support pre‑IPO and newly public companies from 404(a) readiness through 404(b).
• Coordinate with IT audit colleagues on ITGC testing and control dependencies.

Technology, GRC Platforms, and AI Enablement

• Deliver engagements in client and CohnReznick platforms, including Workiva, Diligent (HighBond), AuditBoard, and Fieldguide; build and maintain RCMs, testing workflows, and reporting within these tools.
• Use data analytics (for example Excel and Power Query, Power BI, Diligent/ACL Analytics, IDEA, SQL, or Python) to test full populations and increase audit coverage.
• Use firm‑approved generative AI tools to draft, summarize, and accelerate work, applying documented human review and professional skepticism to all AI‑assisted output.
• Identify automation opportunities and help build repeatable templates, accelerators, and playbooks for the practice.

Team Leadership and Global Delivery

• Serve as first‑level reviewer of associate and senior associate work, holding documentation to U.S. engagement quality standards.
• Manage work allocation, hours against budget, milestones, and status reporting to U.S. managers and directors.
• Participate in U.S. client and team meetings during overlap hours and resolve issues across time zones.
• Coach and develop team members, contribute to training, and help onboard new global team members.
• Support proposals and scoping with effort estimates for global workstreams.
• Follow client‑specific requirements on data access, data residency, and offshore delivery, as well as firm confidentiality and AI‑use policies.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified CA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Information Systems, or a related field
• 6+ years in internal audit, risk management, SOX/ICFR, or risk advisory, including at least 4 years with a Big 4 or global consulting firm, or a global capability center supporting U.S. clients.
• Hands‑on internal audit and ERM delivery with SOX as a solid base; versatility across all three is the priority.
• Strong working knowledge of COSO 2013, COSO ERM, the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, and U.S. SOX requirements, including what external auditors expect of management documentation under PCAOB AS 2201.
• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of a team of four or more.
• Working experience in at least one GRC platform (Workiva, Diligent HighBond, AuditBoard, ServiceNow IRM, or similar); Workiva or Diligent certification is a plus.
• ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics) and an understanding of automated controls.
• Data analytics skills and demonstrated, responsible use of AI tools in audit or risk work.
• Professional certification preferred: CIA, CPA (U.S. or Philippines), CA (India), CISA, CRMA, or CMA; active pursuit considered.
• Excellent written and spoken English; able to write client‑ready observations and present to U.S. stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work U.S. overlap hours; occasional travel to the U.S. may be required.

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Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.