Manager – Internal Audit – CA Contactx Resource Management

The Corporate Institute; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Chennai is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead risk-based audit programs, evaluate internal controls across business units, and drive improvements in processes.

You will oversee SOX and financial reporting audits, partner with department heads to ensure timely remediation of findings, and mentor the audit team, aligning with regulatory standards and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in internal audit and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of SOX and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.
• CA qualification; strong professional ethics.
• Willingness to work on-site in Chennai.
• 5–8 years of progressive audit or risk advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute risk-based audit plans across business units.
• Lead complex audit engagements with actionable recommendations.
• Oversee SOX compliance and financial reporting audits.
• Partner with department heads to monitor remediation of findings.
• Mentor audit team and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Internal Controls

SOX Compliance

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership

Education

CA Chartered Accountant

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute comprehensive risk-based audit plans to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across various business units.
• Lead complex audit engagements, ensuring that findings are clearly communicated to management with practical, value-added recommendations for process optimization.
• Oversee SOX compliance programs and financial reporting audits to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Partner with department heads to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring that identified risks are mitigated in a timely and sustainable manner.
• Mentor and guide audit team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence within the internal audit function.

Required Skillset:

• Possess a deep functional expertise in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Internal Control frameworks, with a proven ability to apply these in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in SOX compliance and Financial Reporting standards, ensuring high-quality documentation and audit trails.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex findings with clarity and confidence.
• Hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, reflecting a strong foundation in accounting principles and professional ethics.
• Thrive in an on-site work environment in Chennai, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with local teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Bring 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit or risk advisory roles, with a track record of delivering high-impact results.