Internal Audit - Manager

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to plan and lead audit engagements across global operations. You will assess internal controls, risk, and governance, mentor a team, and partner with process owners to drive improvements.

The role is hands-on and requires formulating an independent view, influencing stakeholders, and managing end-to-end audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas. Travel to international locations is possible.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, or controls, with leading engagements.
• Big 4 experience and/or experience in engineering/manufacturing/technology/services is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO) and audit methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage engagements end to end and lead a team.
• Experience with data analytics and audit tools (ERP) such as SAP/Oracle/ACL/IDEA/Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance, and process areas.
• Develop audit scopes, programs, and work plans; define objectives, risks, and controls.
• Lead fieldwork including walkthroughs, testing, data analysis, and root-cause investigations.
• Draft concise audit reports and present findings to stakeholders with remediation plans.
• Monitor closure of audit actions and ensure timely remediation.
• Support annual audit plan development via risk assessment and emerging risks.
• Apply analytics and audit tools to improve coverage and insights.
• Coach junior auditors and support their development.
• Engage in special reviews and ad-hoc management requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Audit leadership

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/CIA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ACL/IDEA

Power BI

Job description

Job Requirements

We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager to plan and lead audit engagements across our global operations. In this role you will assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, identify opportunities to strengthen the business, and partner with process owners to drive practical improvements. You will manage engagements end to end — from scoping and fieldwork through to reporting and follow-up — and mentor a team of auditors along the way.

This is a hands‑on management role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail of a process, forming an independent view, and influencing stakeholders to act on it.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance, and process areas, in line with the annual audit plan.
• Develop audit scopes, programs, and work plans; define objectives, key risks, and controls to be tested for each engagement.
• Lead fieldwork — including process walkthroughs, controls testing, data analysis, and root‑cause investigation — and review the work of team members for quality and completeness.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risk exposures; quantify impact and develop practical, value‑adding recommendations.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports and present findings to process owners and senior management, agreeing on actionable remediation plans and timelines.
• Track and validate the closure of audit actions, ensuring issues are remediated effectively and on time.
• Support the development of the annual audit plan through risk assessment and input on emerging risks.
• Apply data analytics and audit tools to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.
• Coach, guide, and review the work of junior auditors, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to special reviews, investigations, and ad‑hoc management requests as needed.
• Build strong, credible relationships with stakeholders across finance, operations, and business functions.

Work Experience

• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent.
• Typically 8–12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, or controls, including experience leading audit engagements. Experience in a Big 4 firm and/or an engineering, manufacturing, technology, or services organization is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management, and audit methodology.
• Proven ability to manage engagements end to end and to lead and review the work of a team.
• Experience with data analytics and audit/ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ACL/IDEA, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and report‑writing skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international locations as required.