Executive/Assistant Manager/Manager - Internal Audit - Risk Consulting & Advisory Services

Firm Profile:

An International, Integrated, Transparent and Independent Organisation specializing in Audit, Accountancy, Tax, Legal, and Advisory Services. The Group has a presence in 79 countries and draws on the expertise of 18,000 professionals.

A Leading & Reputed CA Firm, which is affiliated with one of the Top 5 UK Accounting Firms for Internal Audit Profile. The Indian leg of the Firm has 25 Partners, 5 offices and 700 professionals.

Job Description:

The scope of Internal Audit in all cases would be broad to cover certifications, forensic / fraud investigations review, management and risk based audits, operations audit, system audit, etc. across industries for reputed clients - listed as well, in real estate, service, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, trusts, etc.

Requirements for various positions:

1. Qualified CAs/Certified Internal Auditor/Certified Information Systems Auditor/Engineers with 6 months to 2 years PQE in Internal Audit & Risk Consulting for "Executive Position".

2. CAs with 2 to 4 years PQE in Internal Audit & Risk Consulting for "AM Level".

3. CAs with 4 to 8 years PQE in Internal Audit & Risk Consulting for "Manager/AM Level (Financial Services)".

DEPARTMENT: Governance, Risk and Internal Controls (GRIC) department.

The GRIC team comprises of around 30-35 people which is growing steadily.

- Risk based Internal Audits

- Grantee audits; Corporate Social Responsibility

- Formulation of Policies

- Preparing SOPs/ review of existing SOPs

- Authority manuals/ DoA

- Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) / Internal Finance Control (IFC)/ SOX Compliance

- Enterprise wide Risk management, (EwRM)

- Business ethics framework

- Information Technology Risk services

- Process implementation support

- Mystery shopping

- Code of Ethical Business Practices

- Leading large projects encompassing internal audit reviews.

- Reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws.

- Adding value by applying your specialist knowledge to your client portfolio.

- Assisting in client management and relationship development.

- Enterprise risk assessments operational process reviews.

- Regular submissions/ postings to knowledge databases.

- Key role in developing audit project plans, allocating resources and leading staff members.

- Coaching and mentoring junior members of staff.

- Continuous monitoring of time and costs during the assignment.

- Establish & maintain good working relationships with clients (adapt to changed work environment at different clients/ locations).

- As a member of the FS internal audit team based in Mumbai, and reporting directly to Internal Audit Directors and Partners, candidate shall be responsible for delivering risk based internal audit work to their FS clients, within India & outside.

- Client satisfaction is of paramount importance and candidate will need excellent communication and written skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

- The team is planned to support a wide range of organisations in FS sectors including: Insurance companies, Insurance brokers, Lloyds syndicates, managing agents and Members, Agents and Service, Organisations and Banks, Asset managers, Funds, Private Equity, Leasing firms and SPVs.

Desired Candidates Requirements:

Candidate may be CA, MBA, Certified Internal Auditor(CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA), Certified professional from Institute of Internal Auditors(CIIA), Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE).

EXPERIENCE: 6 months to 8 years of Post Qualification Experience in Internal Audit & Risk Consulting (separately mentioned above).

- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, techniques and theories of financial reporting and internal control; auditing standards, practices and techniques.

- Knowledge of computer applications used in auditing and data processing, principles and practices pertaining to financial systems and statistical methods.

- Candidate should have handled internal audit assignments preferably of BFSI, Hospitality, Media, Real Estate, Manufacturing Sector.

- Specific knowledge in Hospitality, especially hotel industry would be an advantage.

- Ability to prioritize, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.

- Should be able to lead and motivate subordinates.

- Excellent presentation and English communication skills required.

- Should be a team player with a proactive and result oriented approach.

At AM / Manager Level :

- Full responsibility for all aspects of planning including resourcing, coordinating manager and partner activities, budgets, client meetings and visits.

- Draft engagement terms to a standard which can be sent directly to the client.

- Perform a review of the audit universe, including an assessment of the systems and controls, identifying key audit risks as a result of this review;

- Draft the budget and assign audit areas to team members (both assistants and other seniors) to manage the audit risks and develop the team members;

- Identifies opportunities, develops & maintains relations with prospects for new work, especially in financial industry; and

- Expected to participate/ join membership at financial forums.