Bhuta Shah and Co LLP - Senior Internal Audit Manager

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead internal audit and risk advisory engagements, provide strategic insights on business and operational risks, and drive improvements in governance, controls, and compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills, along with the ability to manage complex audit engagements end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Engagement Leadership:

- Lead end-to-end internal audit and risk advisory engagements, from planning and scoping through execution and reporting.

- Develop risk-based audit plans aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities.

- Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

- Oversee multiple audit engagements and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

Risk Advisory:

- Identify and assess key financial, operational, technology, and business risks.

- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend remediation measures.

- Drive risk assessments, control reviews, process audits, and compliance assessments.

- Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and track remediation of identified gaps.

- Provide management with actionable insights to improve processes, controls, and risk mitigation.

Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and key stakeholders.

- Act as a trusted advisor on internal audit, risk, governance, and control-related matters.

- Present audit findings, risk observations, and recommendations to senior leadership.

- Collaborate with business and functional teams to understand evolving risks and business requirements.

People Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of internal audit and risk professionals.

- Allocate resources effectively across multiple engagements and ensure delivery against timelines.

- Review the quality of audit work and provide continuous feedback and coaching.

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

Qualification & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

- CIA / CISA / CPA certification is preferred.

- Strong experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Internal Controls.

- Proven experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.

- Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

- Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.