Role Overview:

As the Senior Manager - Internal Audit & Risk Management, based in Bangalore, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our organization's assets and ensuring operational efficiency. Your day-to-day will involve planning, executing, and reporting on internal audits, assessing risks, and developing mitigation strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, as well as senior management, to provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of our internal controls and risk management processes. Your insights and recommendations will directly contribute to improved governance, compliance, and ultimately, the achievement of our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and regulations.

- Lead and manage internal audit engagements, from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up, to identify control weaknesses and areas for improvement.

- Assess and evaluate enterprise risks, including financial, operational, and compliance risks, to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

- Oversee the SOX compliance program, including scoping, testing, and remediation, to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

- Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders to drive corrective actions and improve internal controls.

- Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective resolution of identified issues.

- Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in internal audit, risk management, and SOX compliance to enhance the organization's risk management framework.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated ability to design and execute risk-based internal audit programs and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.

- Proven expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating enterprise risks, including financial, operational, and compliance risks.

- In-depth knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and experience in leading SOX testing and remediation efforts.

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of control weaknesses and develop practical solutions.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification as a CA is mandatory

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.