Internal Audit Senior Associate

Baker Tilly US; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BTVK Advisory, an affiliate of Baker Tilly US, is seeking an experienced SOX compliance and internal audit professional for our Bengaluru advisory practice. The role emphasizes risk assessment, control testing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive audit quality and regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate brings a Master’s in Accounting or related field, CA/ACA is preferred, and 3+ years of SOX/IC testing experience, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field; CA/ACA preferred.
• 3+ years in SOX compliance, internal audit, risk assessments, or related areas.
• Experience in public accounting or professional services preferred.
• Hands-on SOX 404 compliance experience required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement plans and support project administration.
• Conduct internal audit and SOX engagements, including control testing and risk assessments.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate financial data to identify risks and control gaps.
• Prepare audit reports with practical recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Review work performed by peers and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and process owners to support process improvements.
• Coach and mentor junior team members on technical and professional development.
• Support multiple client engagements with quality and timely delivery.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and industry trends to drive improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report-writing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

CA/ACA certification preferred

Tools

SOX testing tools

Job description

Overview

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Develop engagement plans and support project administration activities including progress tracking, risk identification, issue resolution, and status reporting.
• Conduct and support internal audit and SOX compliance engagements, including control testing, documentation reviews, and risk assessments.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate financial, operational, and process-related data to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit reports, summarize findings, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness.
• Review work performed by peers and provide constructive feedback to support quality and consistency across engagements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and process owners to support process improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Coach and mentor junior team members on both technical and professional development areas.
• Support multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and timely delivery.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments, audit practices, and industry trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required; Chartered Accountant (CA/ACA) certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, internal control testing, risk assessments, or related areas.
• Previous experience within a public accounting or professional services environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting SOX 404 compliance engagements required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple levels of management.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting junior team members preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong commitment to client service, collaboration, and high-quality engagement delivery.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.