Senior Manager – Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Crossing Hurdles; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager for Internal Audit (Risk Advisory) in Mumbai. This position requires 7 to 10 years of auditing experience, ideally with Big 4 firms, to lead internal audit engagements for diverse clients.

The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days in office and 3 days remote. The ideal candidate should have strong stakeholder management and analytical skills alongside an MBA or equivalent professional certification.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit and Risk Advisory.
• Prior experience with Big 4 / Big 6 consulting or audit firms is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit engagements.
• Plan, execute, and review risk-based internal audits.
• Evaluate internal controls and risk management processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk-based internal audits

Operational audits

Process reviews

Team management

Analytical thinking

Education

CA / ACCA / CMA / MBA

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment firm partnering with leading organisations to hire top talent across industries. We are currently hiring for a Manager / Senior Manager Internal Audit (Risk Advisory) role on behalf of our client.

Quick Overview

Type: Full-time

Compensation: As per Industry Standards / Based on Experience

Required Experience: 7 to 10 Years in internal audit for large domestic and multinational clients.

Working Days: 5 Working Days (2 Days in Office, 3 Days Remote)

Eligible Qualifications

CA / ACCA / CMA / MBA (from a reputed institution)

Sector Exposure Required

• Diversified Manufacturing
• Consumer & FMCG

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit engagements for large domestic and multinational clients.
• Plan, execute, and review risk-based internal audits, operational audits, and process reviews.
• Evaluate internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes across client organizations.
• Identify control gaps and provide practical, value-driven recommendations to improve business processes.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Lead, mentor, and review the work of team members and junior managers to ensure quality delivery.
• Support proposal development, engagement scoping, and practice-building initiatives.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments, industry risks, emerging audit standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to thought leadership, internal knowledge sharing, and capability building within the practice.

Requirements

• 7 10 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit and Risk Advisory.
• Mandatory: Prior experience with Big 4 / Big 6 consulting or audit firms.
• Strong background in risk-based internal audits, operational audits, and process reviews.
• Deep understanding of internal controls, SOX / IFC compliance, risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience conducting audits in manufacturing, industrial, or allied sectors.
• Excellent stakeholder management, client-facing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to deliver practical, actionable insights.
• Proficiency in audit tools, MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint), and report writing.

Application Process

• Fill out the Google Form shared by us.
• Prescreening conducted by our team.
• Shortlisted profiles reviewed by the client; approved candidates are contacted for interviews and next stages.
• 3-4 interview rounds (a mix of technical and managerial).