Chartered Accountant - Internal Audit & Risk Advisory - Consulting Firm

About the role:

As an Internal Audit Professional, you will lead and manage internal audit engagements across a portfolio of clients, including both listed and unlisted entities, spanning diverse sectors such as manufacturing, telecommunications, retail, healthcare, pharma, real estate, and education.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise.

Key responsibilities:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple clients, managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables.

- Plan and execute risk-based internal audits and reviews in accordance with applicable standards and client-specific requirements.

- Understand client business processes, identify control gaps, and design process improvements that add value.

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Tax, CFO, Advisory) for integrated client solutions.

- Lead audit teams including planning, work allocation, supervision, and mentoring of junior team members.

- Present audit findings and recommendations to client leadership with clarity and confidence.

- Stay informed on industry-specific risks and trends across key sectors.

- Draft detailed audit reports, executive summaries, and dashboards for senior management and audit committees.

- Develop strong, trust-based relationships with key client stakeholders, including CFOs, Heads of Internal Audit, and Audit Committees.

- Stay updated with evolving regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and risk frameworks.

- Ability to lead a team of 4-5 professionals.

Desired skills & qualifications:

- Qualified CA with a minimum of 1+ years of relevant PQE, preferably from a consulting background.

- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.

- Experience in Internal Controls and Reporting framework.

- Strong interpersonal and client management skills.