Senior Associate Director, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,194,000 - 2,255,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai is seeking a senior leader to drive Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and IFC engagements for top clients. You will oversee delivery, manage senior stakeholders, and guide end-to-end relationship management while identifying growth opportunities within existing accounts.

You will also shape GTM strategies, lead proposals, build and mentor high-performing teams, and integrate data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and deliver actionable business insights for

Qualifications

• 9+ years post-qualification experience with a big 4 or mid/top-tier accounting firm focused on internal audit/IFC/SOX.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and auditing standards (COSO, PCAOB, IIA) with practical application across IA and risk advisory engagements.
• CISA is an added advantage.
• Experience in end-to-end internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including risk assessments, process walkthroughs and RACM design and documentation.
• Focus on continuous improvement in quality of testing, risk and control coverage and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delivery of Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and IFC engagements, ensuring high-quality execution, timelines, and client satisfaction.
• Drive senior stakeholder management, including regular interaction with CXOs, CFOs, Audit Committees, and Board members.
• Own client accounts end-to-end – from relationship management and engagement delivery to identifying growth opportunities within existing clients.
• Play a key role in GTM strategy, including identifying target sectors, building pipeline, and driving market outreach initiatives.
• Lead proposal development and pitch presentations, including scoping, solution design, commercials, and closure support.
• Build, mentor, and manage high‑performing teams (AMs, Seniors, consultants), including resource planning, capability building, and performance management.
• Review and guide risk assessments, process understanding, and control evaluations across business cycles and functions.
• Provide value‑added insights and business recommendations focused on process improvements, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Integrate data analytics and technology‑led solutions into engagements to enhance audit effectiveness and business insights.
• Lead Audit Committee – Board presentations, synthesizing key findings, risks, and actionable recommendation.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk advisory

COSO framework

PCAOB standards

IIA standards

CISA

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/MBA

Job description

The Corporate Institute in Mumbai is seeking a senior leader to drive Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and IFC engagements for top clients. You will oversee delivery, manage senior stakeholders, and guide end-to-end relationship management while identifying growth opportunities within existing accounts.

You will also shape GTM strategies, lead proposals, build and mentor high-performing teams, and integrate data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and deliver actionable business insights for