Associate/Senior Associate – Internal Audit Contactx Resource Management

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru, Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for its Internal Audit team. You will evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls, work with cross-functional units, and support SOX compliance testing across multiple locations in India.

With 1–7 years of relevant experience and professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA, you will operate in a hybrid setup, guiding risk-based insights and ensuring regulatory alignment while driving stronger governance

Qualifications

• Demonstrate deep functional expertise in Internal Audit methodologies, Risk Management frameworks, and SOX compliance standards.
• Exhibit strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex data sets and translate them into meaningful insights for business stakeholders.
• Communicate complex audit findings with clarity and professional skepticism, influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Possess the professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Adapt seamlessly to a hybrid work environment, managing multiple audit projects across diverse locations with minimal supervision.
• Showcase a proactive mindset in identifying emerging risks and staying updated with evolving regulatory landscapes and industry best practices.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 year and up to 7 years of relevant experience in internal audit or risk advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end internal audit engagements to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across various business cycles.
• Partner with process owners to identify control gaps and provide value-added recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Lead SOX compliance testing programs to ensure adherence to financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports for senior management, clearly articulating findings, risk implications, and agreed-upon management action plans.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely remediation of identified control weaknesses.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies to facilitate seamless audit cycles and maintain organizational compliance standards.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX Compliance

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Education

CA/CPA/CIA/CISA

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-caliber professional to join our Internal Audit team as an Associate or Senior Associate. In this capacity, you will be at the forefront of evaluating the effectiveness of our organizational risk management, control, and governance processes. You will work closely with cross-functional business units, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to identify operational inefficiencies and mitigate potential risks. By providing actionable insights and objective assurance, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our internal control environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving sustainable business performance across our offices in Kolkata, Bangalore, and Gurgaon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end internal audit engagements to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across various business cycles.
• Partner with process owners to identify control gaps and provide value-added recommendations that enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Lead SOX compliance testing programs to ensure adherence to financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports for senior management, clearly articulating findings, risk implications, and agreed-upon management action plans.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely remediation of identified control weaknesses.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies to facilitate seamless audit cycles and maintain organizational compliance standards.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrate deep functional expertise in Internal Audit methodologies, Risk Management frameworks, and SOX compliance standards.
• Exhibit strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex data sets and translate them into meaningful insights for business stakeholders.
• Communicate complex audit findings with clarity and professional skepticism, influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Possess a professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA, complemented by a strong academic record from a premier institute.
• Adapt seamlessly to a hybrid work environment, managing multiple audit projects across diverse locations with minimal supervision.
• Showcase a proactive mindset in identifying emerging risks and staying updated with evolving regulatory landscapes and industry best practices.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 year and up to 7 years of relevant experience in internal audit or risk advisory roles.