Manager - Internal Audit - Accounting Firm

Job Sector : Accountancy

Job Type : Permanent

Working : Hybrid (Office + Home)

Country : India

Location: Chennai

City : Chennai

Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Candidate Salary Range / End Rate Rs. 12,00,000 - 14,00,000

Notice Period (How Soon Client Wants Candidate to Join): 15 Days to 30 Days

Client Website: https://redingtongroup.com/india/overview/

Key Responsibilities:

- End to end ownership for assigned audits including planning, scoping,risk assessment, reviewing field work of internal auditor, compliances with internal rules, audit documentation, and preparation of final audit report

- Deliver high quality reports (clear, concise, actionable)on time and within budget

- Deploy the internal audit methodology to achieve consistent quality in audit execution and ensure all audits comply the audit methodology. Contribute for improvement of the internal audit methodology

- Iintegrate data analyticsas per the internal audit methodology to generate insights, increase efficiency and assurance

- Optimization of processes and look for opportunities to add value to our business. Identify advisory projects having high impacts on business.

- Overseeing and anticipating the resource requirements for audits and manage resources to meet audit plan

- Understand strategic andoperational risks of business.Stay abreast of changes in business, processes, systems and controls

- Support the development of the internal audit team and various internal audit initiatives

- Proactively communicate status, escalate challenges and findings

- Establish and maintain business partner relationships

- Collaborate with co-sourcing partner and other assurance provider (Internal/ External) to achieve 360-degree quality assurance

- Publish status of open observations periodically

Key Requirements:

- Preferred Chartered Accountant/ CIA.Professional certifications like CISA will be added advantage

- 3-5 years of progressive work experience in risk based internal audits in Big 4 accounting firms, reputed audit firms and/or MNC

- Understanding of audit practices and methodologies as well as rules for professional and ethical conduct

- Good understanding of risk management, control framework, and governance processes

- Possess good planning skills and a strong capability to execute and achieve results according to deadlines

- Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to effectively draft reports and present to management

- Ability to look into the details and interpret the impact of key business drivers. Preferred understanding of data analytics and proficiency with MS Excel/ Power BI/ Tableau

- Knowledge of SAP, IT general and application controls will be added advantage

- Ability to work independently and think critically.A strong team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude who drives process improvements to increase effectiveness of the team and minimize room for errors

- Strong stakeholder management experience and ability to interact with stakeholders.

- Willingness to travel up to 20-30 %, primarily in India