Deputy Manager - Audit

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to supervise audits, plan engagements, and develop staff.

The role partners with the Internal Audit Leader to deliver high-quality assurance and practical recommendations across controls and processes. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, COSO knowledge, and a proven track record in internal audit leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• Minimum 6 years in public accounting, internal audit, or related industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience; strong staff development background.
• Solid understanding of professional audit standards, COSO and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Audit engagements: plan, budget, and manage audits of high complexity.
• Supervise audit staff; participate in staffing and evaluations.
• Develop practical recommendations to address control issues and improvements.
• Review workpapers, calculations, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Draft final audit communications and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure follow-up on audit findings and action plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Organization skills

Performance management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Advanced degree (preferred)

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher in India - where expertise, technology, and purpose come together. Since 2006, Gallagher in India has supported global teams by delivering quality, service, and speed through deep expertise, smart technology, and specialized knowledge services. More than just an operations center, it's a place where careers grow through collaboration, continuous learning, and purposeful work. We drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation so our teams can focus on serving clients. If you enjoy solving problems and working with purpose, Gallagher is the place where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging.

How you'll make an impact

Responsibilities:

• Incumbent will supervise and perform audits of the highest level of complexity.
• The person in this role will be a member of the management team, assisting the Internal Audit Leader and/or Internal Audit Director in the audit planning process, selecting candidates for hire, conducting performance evaluations, and developing the audit staff.
• Effectively plan, budget and manage audit engagements.
• Assign tasks, manage execution, communicate specific elements of the risk-based work plan, issue vetting, and issue escalation. Supervise analysis of workpapers, computations and statistical reports to ensure compliance with established control procedures and identify issues.
• Maintain documentation of audit engagements by establishing supportable and logically indexed workpapers.
• Work with audit staff to develop practical recommendations in response to control concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise the preparation and review of workpapers in accordance with department and professional audit standards.
• Apply audit experience to resolve more advanced, complex audit elements, including issues escalated by the audit team.
• Use sound judgment and creativity when working with others to formulate practical recommendations in response to control concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Review drafts of deficiencies and recommendations, including development or revision of complex policies and procedures and process improvements, prior to final audit communications and presentation to senior management.
• Supervise and review drafting of final audit communications, presentation of issues, and audit report to senior management.
• Confirm follow-up of audit findings to ensure adequacy and timeliness of action plans.
• Promote concepts of internal control to assist and management in meeting responsibilities for an effective internal control environment. Assist the Internal Audit Leader and/or Internal Audit Director in developing a risk based annual audit plan, staffing assignments, and apply individual judgment in determining audit coverage.
• Oversee the design of audit programs to accomplish stated audit objectives established by the Internal Audit Leader and/or Internal Audit Director.
• Ensure appropriate skill and staffing of the Internal Audit team (e.g., performance evaluations, on-the-job training, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities, etc.).
• Manage the process for identifying process improvements within the Department.
• Develop department training materials to keep team members up to date on accounting or audit issues and company operations.
• Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
• Participate in screening, recruiting and interviewing of employment candidates.
• Develop audit project budgets, monitor deadlines, and communicate difficulties in a timely manner.
• Manage the process to implement department changes and improve department and individual performance.
• Manage the process to implement quality control initiatives within the department. Other duties as assigned.

About you

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in accounting, finance or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA or CIA).
• Minimum of 6 years work experience in public accounting, internal audit, or directly applicable industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Significant staff development/ management experience essential.
• Strong understanding of professional audit standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Travel expectation up to 15%, with potential for international travel.

Preferred: Advanced degree, preferable in accounting, finance or related field.

Behaviors:

• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills. Excellent organization skills.
• Act as a resource to audit staff in specialized areas of expertise and professional auditing.
• Ability to conduct performance management discussions.
• Comfortable working and managing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of professional and industry standards and practices, including COSO and enterprise risk assessment practices.
• Maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices through continuing professional education.

Additional Information

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)