Internal Audit Consultant

Protiviti India; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti India in Coimbatore is seeking a dynamic consultant with 3+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Internal Financial Controls (IFC), SOX Compliance, and Risk Control Matrix (RCM). You will work with Indian audit/consulting practices and deliver risk advisory, controls testing, and control documentation across varied industries.

Key responsibilities include executing IA engagements, conducting IFC and SOX testing, updating RCMs, preparing audit reports, and coordinating with client

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, IFC, SOX, and RCM.
• Experience with Indian audit/consulting firms or Chartered Accountant practices.
• Strong understanding of Internal Audit Methodology, IFC, SOX, RCM, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage Internal Audit engagements for clients across sectors.
• Perform IFC testing and evaluation of controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Conduct SOX testing, walkthroughs, control assessments and deficiency reporting.
• Develop, review and update Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and process documentation.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies and compliance risks; propose remediation.
• Prepare audit reports, control testing documentation and management presentations.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders to discuss observations and close actions.
• Support statutory auditors and management in control-related matters.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and closure timelines.

Skills

Internal Audit

IFC

SOX

RCM

Risk Assessment

Documentation

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder Communication

Education

CA

CMA

MBA (Finance)

B.Com

M.Com

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics 365

Job description

Position: Consultant / Senior Consultant Internal Audit, IFC & SOX
Experience: 3+ Years

Qualification: CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) / B.Com / M.Com (Preferred)
Industry Preference: Consulting Firms / Audit Advisory Practice
Location: Coimbatore

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic professional with 3+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Internal Financial Controls (IFC), SOX Compliance, and Risk Control Matrix (RCM). The ideal candidate should have experience working with an Indian Audit/Consulting Practice and possess a strong background in delivering risk advisory, internal audit, and controls assessment engagements for clients across industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage Internal Audit engagements for clients across various sectors.
• Perform IFC testing and evaluation to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Conduct SOX testing, walkthroughs, control assessments, and deficiency reporting.
• Develop, review, and update Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and process documentation.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks, and recommend remediation plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and support enterprise-wide governance initiatives.
• Prepare audit reports, control testing documentation, and management presentations.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders to discuss audit observations and closure of action items.
• Support statutory auditors and management teams in control-related matters.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely closure.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, IFC, SOX, and RCM.
• Experience working with Indian audit/consulting firms such as Big 4, consulting firms, risk advisory firms, or Chartered Accountant Practices.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Internal Audit Methodology
  • Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
  • SOX Compliance
  • Risk Control Matrix ( RCM )
  • Risk Assessment & Controls Testing
  • Process Reviews and Compliance Audits
• Experience in documenting business processes and evaluating control frameworks.
• Strong report-writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Background

• Candidates must be from a Consulting / Risk Advisory / Audit Advisory background.
• Experience in handling multiple client engagements.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics 365 would be an added advantage.