Associate Director/Director - Internal Audit & Risk Advisory - Financial Firm

Associate Director/Director - Internal Audit and Risk Advisory

About the Firm : AccuWiz Consulting LLP(www.accuwiz.in)

Welcome to AccuWiz, where expertise meets innovation in the realm of financial solutions. Established four years ago, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier services in Audit, Tax, CFO Advisory, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions to our esteemed clientele. Our distinguished management team, boasting experience from prestigious firms like Grant Thornton, E&Y, Deloitte, spearheads our rapid growth trajectory, ensuring unparalled excellence and client satisfaction. At AccuWiz, we blend seasoned proficiency with forward-thinking strategies to navigate the complexities of financial landscape, empowering our stakeholders to achieve their goals with confidence.

Responsibilities :

- Lead and direct the Internal Audit function in managing audit projects and activities. Also develop and execute strategies for highly complex, compliance, financial, operation audits and related projects.

- Lead Internal Audit function by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, staff recruiting and development, audit technology and Audit Committee presentation.

- Lead and direct the Internal Audit function in managing audit projects and activities. Also develop and execute strategies for highly complex, compliance, financial, operation audits and related projects to ensure the plan is responsive.

- Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and client satisfaction.

- Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management.

- Meet regularly with the client to report the status of Internal Audit's ongoing monitoring activities, educate/inform the client of emerging risks and/or exposures that should be considered, and serve as a "thought leader" with respect to risk management and internal control best practices.

- Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.

- Manage the process to track, follow-up, and ultimately close all open audit issues, if necessary.

- Attract, hire, and retain a team of high-performing audit professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics, and integrity.

Desired Qualifications & Skills :

- Chartered Accountant at least 5 years post qualification experience preferably with a CA firm or consulting firm.

- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

- Knowledge of Accounting and Finance Principles and Practices

- Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law including SOX and ICoFR.

- Planning and Time Management

- Effective Communication and Human Relations skills

- Critical Thinking and Analysis

- Technology Proficient (excel, word, Visio, ability to learn new software) engagements

- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

- To proactively maintain regular engagement with key client contacts in line with client expectations

- Ability to demonstrate achievement of results e.g., business improvements, cost savings, revenue generation

- Involve in business expansion plans and help firm in getting new clients.