Internal Audit - Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Digantara, based in Bengaluru, is seeking an Internal Audit - Assistant Manager to lead the organization’s audit framework and governance. The role covers risk assessment, audit planning, and coordination of ISO audits, with responsibilities spanning SOP development, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 2–6 years of post‑qualification experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with post‑qualification experience in internal audit, risk management, process excellence or compliance.
• Strong ability to develop audit plans, assess risks, and drive governance improvements.
• Experience in SOP development, process standardization, and coordinating ISO audits.
• Proven skills in identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and stakeholder management.
• Exposure to ERP environments and adherence to ISO standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement the organisation's Internal Audit framework aligned with objectives and governance requirements.
• Develop a risk‑based annual internal audit plan covering all functions.
• Design audit methodologies, programs, and reporting standards.
• Periodically assess effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.
• Partner with teams to develop, review, and standardize SOPs across the organisation.
• Lead operational, financial, systems, and process audits; coordinate ISO audits and certifications.
• Identify risks, track CAPAs, and present findings to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities; monitor action plan implementation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team; ensure timely audit completion.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

CA

Tools

ERP systems

ISO standards

Job description

Internal Audit - Assistant Manager

Job type: Full Time • Department: Finance • Work type: On‑Site

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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 standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the organization.
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and operational risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive standardization 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