Internal Audit

Protiviti India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti India is seeking an Internal Audit professional in Bangalore with 4–8 years of experience. The role involves planning and executing risk-based audits across multiple business functions, assessing internal controls, and driving process improvements.

Proficiency in data analytics and ERP systems is desirable, with Big 4 background preferred and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The candidate will support risk management, compliance, and stakeholder communications while ensuring

Qualifications

• CA / CMA / CPA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com required.
• 4 to 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, SOX Compliance, or Assurance.
• Preference for candidates with Big 4 experience (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG).
• Experience in operational and financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across various business functions and processes.
• Develop audit programs, testing procedures, and audit work papers.
• Execute operational, financial, compliance, and process audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform data analysis to identify control gaps and potential risks.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

SOX compliance

Data analytics

ERP systems

Education

CA

CMA

CPA

MBA (Finance)

M.Com

B.Com

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Power BI

MS Dynamics

Job description

Role - Internal Audit

Experience: 4 to 8 Years
Location - Bangalore

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across various business functions and processes.
• Develop audit programs, testing procedures, and audit work papers.
• Execute operational, financial, compliance, and process audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform data analysis to identify control gaps and potential risks.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Assess key business risks and control mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, statutory requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Monitor adherence to governance standards and best practices.

Audit Reporting

• Prepare audit observations, reports, and presentations for management.
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and obtain management responses.
• Track closure of audit observations and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Present significant findings and recommendations to senior management.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Recommend automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Benchmark processes against industry best practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with business teams, finance, operations, HR, procurement, and other departments during audits.
• Build collaborative relationships while maintaining audit independence.
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews as required.

Educational Qualification

• CA / CMA / CPA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com.

Experience

• 4 to 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, SOX Compliance, or Assurance.
• Prior experience in Big 4 consulting firms (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) is preferred.
• Experience in conducting operational and financial audits.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Internal Audit Standards and Risk-Based Auditing.
• Knowledge of Internal Financial Controls (IFC), SOX, and Corporate Governance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.
• Understanding of process documentation and control frameworks.