Assistant Manager/Manager - Internal Audit - Real Estate/FMCG/Retail

Job Role:

The Assistant Manager/ Manager - Internal Audit will be responsible for executing and supporting SOX compliance and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) reviews. The role involves evaluating internal controls, performing risk assessments, testing design and operating effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate governance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SOX audits, internal control frameworks, and risk-based auditing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and perform SOX testing, including design and operating effectiveness testing for key financial controls.

- Support the development and maintenance of the ICOFR framework, ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.

- Conduct risk-based internal audits to assess process-level and entity-level controls.

- Collaborate with process owners to identify control deficiencies, root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

- Assist in documentation, walkthroughs, and control evaluations for various business processes.

- Coordinate with external auditors and cross-functional teams during SOX audits and internal control reviews.

- Prepare detailed audit work papers, testing documentation, and audit reports in line with professional standards.

- Support management in developing and implementing process improvements and control enhancements.

- Ensure compliance with internal audit methodology, IIA standards, and company policies