Internal Audit - Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Digantara is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the Internal Audit function at its Bengaluru location. You will drive risk assessment, audit planning, control improvements, and governance initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires 2–6 years post‑qualification experience in internal audit or related fields, with exposure to ERP systems and ISO standards. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with post‑qualification experience in internal audit, risk management or compliance.
• 2–6 years of post‑qualification experience in internal audit, risk or governance.
• Experience building audit plans, assessing risks and improving controls.
• Exposure to ERP environments and ISO standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement the internal audit framework aligned with governance requirements.
• Develop a risk‑based annual audit plan across functions.
• Design audit programs, reporting standards, and follow‑up on CAPAs.
• Coordinate ISO surveillance audits and certification requirements.

Skills

CA

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Governance

Controls Testing

Education

CA/Chartered Accountant

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Digantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across all regimes, enabling end-users to gain actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness.

Why Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and skills make a real difference to the entire space realm.
• Push the boundaries with hands‑on experience, greater responsibilities, and rapid career advancement.
• Competitive incentives, galvanising workspace, blazing team—pretty much everything you have heard about a startup.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience in internal audit, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience in operational, financial, systems, and compliance audits.
• Ability to develop audit plans, assess risks, and drive control improvements.
• Experience in SOP development, process standardization, and ISO audit coordination.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to manage stakeholders, lead audit activities, and drive governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

Internal Audit Framework & Governance

• Establish and implement the organization's Internal Audit framework aligned with business objectives and governance requirements.
• Develop a risk‑based annual internal audit plan covering all business functions.
• Design audit methodologies, audit programs, and reporting standards.
• Periodically assess the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.

Process Documentation & SOPs

• Partner with functional teams to develop, review, and standardise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the organisation.
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and operational risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive standardisation of business processes to improve operational efficiency and compliance.

Internal, Systems & ISO Audits

• Lead operational, financial, systems, and process audits across departments.
• Coordinate and manage ISO audits, surveillance audits, and certification requirements.
• Evaluate adherence to company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with technology teams to assess system controls and ERP governance.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify enterprise risks and evaluate mitigation measures.
• Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Present audit findings, root‑cause analyses, and recommendations to senior management.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings.
• Recommend automation opportunities and control enhancements.
• Monitor implementation of agreed action plans across functions.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team.
• Allocate audit assignments, review audit reports, and ensure timely completion of audit activities.
• Foster a culture of governance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 2–6 years of post‑qualification experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Process Excellence, or Compliance.
• Experience in establishing audit frameworks, conducting operational audits, and working with cross‑functional teams.
• Exposure to ERP environments and ISO standards is preferred.

Preferred Qualities

• Strong problem‑solving and process improvement mindset.
• High attention to detail with a focus on compliance and controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach with strong ownership of audit deliverables.
• Ability to influence teams and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Job Location: Hebbal, Bengaluru