Internal Audit Manager

Armanino LLP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Gratuity

Medical Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

Job summary

Armanino India LLP is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to evaluate quality management compliance, assist in risk assessment, and drive remediation across processes. You will document findings, collaborate with global teams, and uphold PCAOB/AICPA/IAASB standards.

This role requires 5–9 years in internal/audit, familiarity with IT controls, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills. The firm offers benefits and growth within a global professional services network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Chartered Accountant (CA-India), U.S. CPA, CIA, or equivalent active certification preferred.
• 5-9 years of relevant internal audit, IT audit, or risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Test firm's compliance with quality management standards (PCAOB/AICPA/IAASB) for audit and attest practice.
• Assist in ongoing risk assessment, mapping objectives to risks and controls.
• Identify deficiencies and document root causes and impacts.
• Support remediation plan development and execution with process owners.
• Monitor remediation components of the quality management system and follow-up testing.
• Collect, analyze, and document data related to objectives, risks, and controls.
• Stay updated on quality standards and regulatory expectations (PCAOB/AICPA/IAASB).
• Perform ad hoc internal audit and compliance testing across processes.
• Execute testing per internal audit methodologies and QRM protocols.
• Collaborate with departments and QA leaders to strengthen internal controls.
• Provide recommendations to enhance controls and mitigate risks.
• Work with owners to support remediation plans.
• Assist with quality/risk management projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within Quality & Risk Management.
• Deliver high-quality services with ownership and execution excellence.

Skills

Quality management

IT audit

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/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 beamong the top 20 Largest Firms in the United States of Americaand one of theBest 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 check-in 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 standardsas required by the PCAOB, AICPA and IAASBfor 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 departmentsandquality 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-orientedand 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.

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA LLP, and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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