Internal Audit Manager

Weekday 1; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday 1 in Gurgaon, India seeks an experienced Internal Audit & Assurance leader to manage the internal audit function, ensuring risk management, governance, and control effectiveness.

You will develop risk-based audit plans, lead engagements, evaluate controls, and present findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. Strong stakeholder-management and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, risk assurance, governance, or related function.
• Proven ability to lead audit engagements and teams.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience presenting findings to senior management or Audit Committee.
• CA/CIA/CISA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based internal audit plans aligned with objectives and risks.
• Lead audit engagements across key business areas and oversee fieldwork.
• Evaluate adequacy and design of internal controls and governance processes.
• Provide independent assurance and present findings to senior leadership and the Board/Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Operations to strengthen controls.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk-based auditing

Governance & controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

CA or CIA or CISA or ACCA or CPA

Job description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experiencedInternal Audit & Assurance leaderto strategically manage the internal audit function and provide independent assurance on the organisation’s risk management, governance, and internal control environment.

The role will involve developing risk-based internal audit plans, leading audit and assurance activities, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in internal audit and risk with excellent stakeholder-management and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain a comprehensiverisk-based internal audit planaligned with organisational objectives, key risks, and the internal audit charter.
• Lead the strategic and operational development of the internal audit and assurance function.
• Plan, manage, and oversee internal audit engagements across key business and operational areas.
• Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and design of internal controls, policies, procedures, and governance processes.
• Assess the organisation’s risk management framework and identify significant risk exposures and control weaknesses.
• Provide independent and objective assurance to senior management and theBoard/Audit Committeeon internal controls and risk management.
• Present audit findings, control observations, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Develop practical and actionable recommendations to address control gaps and improve business processes.
• Monitor management action plans and ensure timely closure of agreed audit findings.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify emerging risks and determine appropriate audit priorities.
• Review business processes, systems, policies, and procedures for compliance, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Lead investigations or special reviews where required based on identified risks or management concerns.
• Maintain appropriate audit documentation, working papers, reports, and risk assessments.
• Ensure internal audit activities are conducted in accordance with applicable professional standards and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and other business functions to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, processes, reporting, and assurance effectiveness.
• Support senior leadership and the Audit Committee with timely insights on significant control and risk matters.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 8+ years of experiencein internal audit, risk assurance, internal controls, governance, or a closely related function.
• Strong experience inrisk-based internal auditingand developing annual or strategic internal audit plans.
• Proven experience leading and managing internal audit or assurance functions.
• Strong understanding ofrisk management, internal controls, governance, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Experience preparing and presenting audit findings and risk assessments tosenior management, Audit Committees, or Boards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge existing processes constructively and provide commercially practical recommendations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage audit teams, stakeholders, and multiple engagements.
• High level of integrity, independence, objectivity, and professional judgement.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working across complex, multi-functional, or rapidly evolving business environments.
• Professional qualifications such asCA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalentwould be an advantage.