Consultant / Assistant Manager _ Internal Audit

Innovative; Hyderabad, Gurugram District, Chennai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore seeks Consultant / Assistant Manager Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits, risk advisory engagements, and process improvements across industries. You will manage client relationships, support business development, and contribute to the growth of the GRCS practice.

The role emphasizes project leadership, quality deliverables, and mentoring junior team members while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• MBA or CA qualification required
• Experience leading internal audits and risk advisory engagements
• Strong client management and team leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audits and risk consulting engagements.
• Perform ERM and risk assessments.
• Evaluate processes and identify control gaps.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and drive quality.
• Support business development and thought leadership.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Assessment

SOX & IFC

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Client Relations

Education

MBA

CA

Job description

Job Description (JD)

Consultant / Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Location: Hyderabad, Chennai & Bangalore

Function: Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (GRCS) Department: Risk Consulting

Role Overview

Consultant / Assistant Manager Internal Audit will be responsible for managing and executing internal audit, risk consulting and process improvement engagements across multiple industries. The role involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, ensuring quality deliverables, supporting business development activities and contributing to the growth of the GRCS practice

Key Responsibilities

A. Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

• Lead risk-based internal audits, process audits and risk consulting engagements.
• Conduct Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and risk assessments.
• Evaluate business processes, identify operational risks and assess internal controls.
• Perform SOX 404, Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements and risk mitigation measures.
• Execute control self-assessments, revenue assurance and continuous monitoring activities.

B. Project Management & Execution

• Manage multiple internal audit and risk consulting projects simultaneously.
• Lead project teams and oversee project planning, execution and delivery.
• Ensure project quality, profitability and adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Report project progress and key risks to the Director / Partner.
• Act as the primary client contact throughout project execution.

C. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Manage client relationships and understand business requirements.
• Conduct stakeholder discussions and management presentations.
• Communicate audit findings, control gaps and recommendations.
• Support clients in implementing corrective actions and process improvements.

D. Team Management & Leadership

• Supervise, coach and mentor junior team members.
• Review team deliverables and ensure quality standards.
• Conduct training and support team capability development.
• Manage team performance and promote effective collaboration.

E. Business Development & Practice Growth

• Identify business opportunities and contribute to lead generation and deal closure.
• Support proposals, pre-sales activities and RFP responses.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across KPMG service lines.
• Contribute to revenue growth and client relationship development.

F. Thought Leadership

• Contribute to developing new solutions and service offerings.
• Participate in knowledge management and practice development initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory developments and emerging risks.

3. Key Service Offerings

• Risk-Based Internal Audit
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Risk Assessment
• Business Process Consulting
• SOX 404 and Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
• Regulatory and Contractual Compliance
• Corporate Governance Advisory
• Revenue Assurance and Control Self-Assessment
• Continuous Auditing / Monitoring
• Accounting Manuals Development
• Capital Projects Audits
• Project-Focused Control Assessment
• Setting Up Internal Audit Functions

4. Educational Qualifications

- MBA / Chartered Accountant (CA)

Preferred Certifications:

• CIA Certified Internal Auditor
• CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CPA Certified Public Accountant
• CMA Certified Management Accountant
• ACCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants