Senior Manager – Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Services Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Delhi seeks a Senior Manager – Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services with 6-8 years of experience to lead the Firm’s internal audit function. You will plan, execute, and oversee audits, assess risks, ensure compliance, and advise management on process improvements.

This senior role requires strong leadership and the ability to interface with all levels of the organization. You will lead audits, mentor teams, and manage client relationships while presenting findings

Qualifications

• CA/MBA with 6-8 years of experience in internal audit or risk advisory.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, risk management, and internal audit standards.
• Experience in consulting or CA firm environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scoping, and execution of internal audit engagements.
• Manage, mentor, and guide audit teams to deliver assignments within timelines.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients during audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Client handling

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA

Tools

Power BI

ACL

IDEA

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Manager – Internal Audit and Risk Advisory Services with 6-8 years of experience to lead and manage the Firm’s internal audit function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing internal audits, assessing risks, ensuring compliance, and advising management on process improvements. This is a senior role requiring strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, scoping, and execution of internal audit engagements.
• Develop detailed audit plans, including risk assessments, control testing, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to audit methodologies and professional standards (e.g., ICAI, IIA).

Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and guide audit teams to deliver assignments within timelines.
• Review workpapers, audit findings, and reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Provide technical support and training to team members as needed.

Client Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during audits.
• Understand client operations, identify areas of risk, and recommend solutions.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Reporting & Communication

• Draft and present high-quality internal audit reports, including observations, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Participate in audit committee meetings, management discussions, and presentations.

Process Improvement & Risk Advisory

• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and mitigating risks.
• Support in developing risk-based internal audit plans and risk management frameworks.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities for additional services within existing clients.
• Assist in proposals, pitches, and other business development activities.

Desired Candidate Profile / Skillset

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA with 6-8 years of relevant experience in internal audit or risk advisory, preferably in a consulting or CA firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management, and internal audit standards.
• Exposure to audits across various sectors such as manufacturing, FMCG, BFSI, real estate, software/ Tech startups etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-handling skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint), and audit management tools; knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL, IDEA) is an advantage.