Senior Consultant - Internal Audit

Job Title: Senior Consultant - Internal Audit

Location: Gurgaon

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Consultant to join our Internal Audit team in Gurgaon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the robust internal control framework and operational efficiency of our organization. The Senior Consultant will be instrumental in conducting comprehensive internal audits, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across various financial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Execute internal audit engagements from planning to reporting, ensuring adherence to professional standards and methodologies.

- Conduct thorough process audits, credit audits, and operational audits within the NBFC, BFSI, Financial Services, FinTech, Payment Services, and Lending sectors.

- Identify and assess risks, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and recommend practical solutions to mitigate identified deficiencies.

- Prepare detailed audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and action plans, and present them to management.

- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.

- Collaborate effectively with various business units to understand their operations and provide value-added insights.

- Stay updated with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks relevant to the financial services sector.

- Assist in the development and enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and templates.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA): Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in Internal Audit.

- Master of Business Administration (MBA): Minimum 3 years of post-MBA experience in Internal Audit.

Required Skills:

- Extensive knowledge and practical experience in internal audit principles, methodologies, and best practices.

- Strong understanding of financial services operations, including NBFC, BFSI, FinTech, Payment Services, and Lending.

- Proficiency in conducting process audits, credit audits, and operational audits.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple assignments simultaneously.

- High level of integrity and professional skepticism.

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Background:

- Prior experience with Big 4 audit firms or reputable credit audit firms.

- Exposure to diverse financial products and services