Internal Audit Manager

Armanino India LLP (USD); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Gratuity

Medical Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

Job summary

Armanino India LLP invites applications for a senior role focused on internal audit and quality management. You will perform IT and financial control reviews, document findings, and support remediation efforts across global teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration with US-based leaders, adherence to PCAOB/AICPA standards, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives. A CA/CPA/CIA or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CA–India, US CPA, CIA, or equivalent active certification preferred.
• 5–9 years of internal audit, IT audit, quality or risk management experience in a large firm or complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Test compliance with PCAOB, AICPA and IAASB quality standards for audit and attest practice.
• Assist in risk assessment and map quality objectives to risks and controls.
• Identify control deficiencies and document root causes and impacts.
• Collaborate with process owners and QRM leadership on remediation plans.
• Support monitoring and remediation of the quality management system with follow-up testing.
• Collect, analyze, and document data related to objectives, risks, and controls with software tools.
• Stay informed on quality standards and regulatory expectations (PCAOB, AICPA, IAASB).
• Perform ad hoc internal audit and compliance testing across processes.
• Conduct testing per internal audit methodologies and QRM protocols.
• Work with departments and QA leaders to ensure effective controls.
• Provide recommendations to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks.
• Support development and execution of remediation plans with process owners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within Quality & Risk Management.

Skills

Quality management

Internal audit

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

English communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA-India / CPA / CIA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

GRC tools

Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino (USA) is proud to be among the top 20 Largest Firms in the United States of America and one of the Best Places to Work.

Armanino (USA) has more than 2500 employees across the USA and more than 20 offices in different states of the USA. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you checkin at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

This open position is for Armanino India LLP, which is located in India. Armanino India LLP is a fully owned subsidiary of Armanino (USA).

Responsibilities

• Testing the firm’s compliance with quality management standards as required by the PCAOB, AICPA and IAASB for the firm’s audit and attest practice, including tests of design and operating effectiveness of quality responses.
• Assist in the ongoing risk assessment process, including mapping quality objectives to quality risks and quality responses, including related controls.
• Identify control exceptions, deficiencies and areas for improvement and clearly document root causes and impacts.
• Work with process owners and QRM leadership to support the development and execution of remediation plans.
• Support the monitoring and remediation component of the Firm’s quality management system, including follow-up ‑testing.
• Utilize software tools to collect, analyze, and document data related to objectives, risks, and controls.
• Stay informed of changes in quality management standards, regulatory expectations, and best practices (including PCAOB, AICPA, and IAASB).
• Perform ad hoc internal audit and compliance testing across Firm, Business Unit, and Service Line processes, including quality, risk management, and operational controls.
• Execute testing in accordance with established internal audit methodologies and QRM protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments and quality assurance leaders to ensure effective internal control systems.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing internal controls and mitigating risks.
• Work with process owners and QRM leadership to support the development and execution of remediation plans.
• Assist with ad hoc quality and risk management-related projects and business unit and firmwide initiatives as required‑.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality & Risk Management team.
• Provide high-quality services by taking personal ownership of tasks that are fact‑driven, solution‑oriented and meet Armanino’s A+ Execution standard for quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Chartered Accountant (CA–India), U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or equivalent professional certification that is active and in good standing is preferred.
• 5–9 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, IT audit, quality management, risk management, compliance, or public accounting (audit or quality focused roles), preferably within a large public accounting firm, global professional services organization, or complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing financial, operational and information technology internal control reviews, including tests of design and operating effectiveness, testing execution, documentation, and evaluation of results.
• Solid understanding of audit quality concepts, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies, with the ability to identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and support the development and monitoring of remediation plans.
• Ability to interpret and apply professional standards and regulatory expectations, including those issued by the PCAOB, AICPA, and IAASB.
• Working knowledge of SQMS 1 / QC1000 / ISQM 1, firm-level quality management systems, or comparable audit quality or risk management frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with IT risk management frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST CSF is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and testing activities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective English-language written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and communicate complex issues and solutions to stakeholders.
• A self‑starter with a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and professional skepticism.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working with global teams across time zones, including collaboration with U.S.-based leaders and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with audit, GRC, or quality management tools is a plus.
• Strong client service mindset, with a demonstrated commitment to audit quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving quality and supporting future growth.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with Industry standards

Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance etc. employment benefits depending on the position.

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