Senior Specialist – Internal Audit

Jobtailor; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit professional to lead engagements across the full audit lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up.

The role focuses on assessing risks, controls, and processes in operational, financial, IT, and compliance areas, while delivering clear observations, practical recommendations, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 4 to 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, or related functions
• Experience conducting operational, financial, IT, or compliance audits
• Experience in advisory work related to governance, risk management, and internal controls is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit assignments throughout the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Assess business processes, risks, and controls across operational, financial, compliance, and IT environments
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities through testing, interviews, data analysis, and process reviews
• Develop clear audit observations, conclusions, and practical recommendations
• Ensure audit documentation complies with Group Internal Audit methodology and professional standards
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and requests effectively to stakeholders
• Monitor Management Action Plans and validate completion evidence
• Coordinate assigned audit workstreams and maintain timely delivery of audit activities
• Support co-sourcing partners and guest auditors during engagements
• Contribute to improvements in audit methodologies, processes, and ways of working

Skills

Internal Audit Experience

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Audit Methodologies

Governance Frameworks

Fraud Investigations

Education

CIA

CISA

CPA

ACCA

Tools

GRC Platforms

Data Analytics Tools

Process Mining Technologies

Job description

• Lead and execute audit assignments throughout the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Assess business processes, risks, and controls across operational, financial, compliance, and IT environments
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities through testing, interviews, data analysis, and process reviews
• Develop clear audit observations, conclusions, and practical recommendations
• Ensure audit documentation complies with Group Internal Audit methodology and professional standards
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and requests effectively to stakeholders
• Monitor Management Action Plans and validate completion evidence
• Coordinate assigned audit workstreams and maintain timely delivery of audit activities
• Support co-sourcing partners and guest auditors during engagements
• Contribute to improvements in audit methodologies, processes, and ways of working

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 4 to 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, or related business functions
• Experience conducting operational, financial, IT, or compliance audits
• Experience in advisory work related to governance, risk management, and internal controls is an advantage
• Exposure to fraud investigations is a plus
• Experience with data analytics, process mining, GRC platforms, or related technologies is preferred
• Experience in AI-driven automation development will be considered an asset
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies and professional standards
• Understanding of risk assessment, governance, and control frameworks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively across functions and geographies
• High standards of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional judgment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading audit assignments across the full audit lifecycle, with a strong focus on risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance. Proficient in data analytics and audit methodologies, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder management throughout the audit process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Internal Audit Experience
• Risk Management
• Data Analytics
• Audit Methodologies
• Professional Certifications

Hard Skills

• Audit Lifecycle Management
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Controls
• Compliance Audits
• Data Analysis
• Process Mining
• AI-Driven Automation Development
• Governance Frameworks
• Fraud Investigations
• Audit Documentation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Integrity
• Confidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIA
• CISA
• CPA
• ACCA

Industry Keywords

• Audit Methodology
• Compliance Standards
• Operational Audits
• Financial Audits
• IT Audits

Tools & Technologies

• GRC Platforms
• Data Analytics Tools
• Process Mining Technologies