Director - Internal Audit / Risk Advisory

S K AGRAWAL AND CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

S K AGRAWAL AND CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP in Kolkata seeks a qualified Chartered Accountant with 15 to 20 years of post-qualification experience in Risk Advisory and Internal Audit to head the vertical. You will lead a team of 70+ personnel, plan and execute audits, and implement a risk-based audit program across departments.

Responsibilities include evaluating controls, addressing gaps, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering detailed reports with insights.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Internal Audit and risk advisory is essential.
• Strong knowledge of controls, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading audit teams and multi-department assignments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Head the Risk Advisory/Internal Audit vertical and lead a large team.
• Plan, execute, and manage internal audit assignments across departments.
• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Evaluate internal control systems and suggest improvements.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies.
• Lead and mentor audit teams and ensure timely delivery.
• Review client operations and finances for process improvements and cost savings.
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations, policies, and SOPs.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with actionable insights and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with senior management to discuss audit issues and risk mitigation.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk management

Compliance frameworks

Financial analysis

Operational audit

Regulatory requirements

AI-driven audit

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Decision making

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Audit tools

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant CA with 15 to 20 years of experience in Risk Advisory / Internal Audit to head our Risk Advisory / Internal Audit vertical.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of 70 or more person.

Plan, execute, and manage internal audit assignments across departments independently.

Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan.

Evaluate internal control systems and recommend improvements.

Identify risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies.

Leading and developing the teams and mentoring the team members.

Review the operational areas and financial aspects of the client with an approach of process improvement, prevention of revenue leakage and identify cost saving areas.

Ensure adherence to statutory regulations, company policies, and SOPs.

Monitor Preparing of detailed audit reports with actionable insights.

Conduct follow-ups on audit observations and ensure timely closure in the next cycle of audit.

Coordinate with senior management and department heads of clients and take a lead in discussing audit issues.

Assist the clients management in fraud detection, investigation, and risk mitigation.

Required Skills & Competencies

Qualified Chartered Accountant.

Total 15 to 20 years of post-qualification experience in Internal Audit.

Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

Expertise in financial analysis, operational audit, and regulatory requirements. Exposure in IFC implementation is desirable.

Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and audit tools. AI driven audit experience will be preferred.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in leading audit teams and handling multiple assignments

Background in CA firm internal audit function / corporate internal audit .

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

High level of integrity and professional ethics.