Senior Manager - Internal Audit (Domestic Practice) Firm: Kreston OPR (Kreston International member firm) Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Function: Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Experience Required: 3–5 years post-qualification / post-articleship experience in internal audit (CA firm or industry) Role Summary Kreston OPR is looking for a Senior Manager to lead internal audit engagements for domestic clients across Gujarat and Western India. The role involves managing a portfolio of manufacturing, trading, real estate, pharma, and services clients, planning and executing risk-based internal audits, reviewing internal financial controls, and presenting findings directly to client management and Audit Committees. This is a client-facing, team-leading role with regular travel to client locations across Gujarat.

Key Responsibilities Engagement Delivery - Plan and execute internal audit assignments for domestic clients as per the approved audit plan/scope letter - Prepare risk-based audit programs covering operational, financial, and compliance areas - Review process walkthroughs, test internal controls, and identify gaps in line with Ind AS, Companies Act 2013 requirements, and Standards on Internal Audit (SIA) issued by ICAI - Assess design and operating effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls (IFC/ICFR) as required under Section 143(3)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013 - Review compliance with statutory requirements, GST, TDS, Companies Act, labour laws — as part of audit scope - Draft audit observations, risk ratings,



and actionable recommendations in client-ready reports Client & Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary point of contact for client CFOs, finance heads, and process owners during fieldwork - Present audit findings and closure status to client management and, where applicable, the Audit Committee/Board - Manage client expectations on timelines, scope, and deliverables - Track management action plans (MAPs) to closure across audit cycles Team Leadership - Supervise and review the work of Assistant Managers, Senior Associates, and Article Assistants on engagements - Guide the team on audit methodology, documentation standards, and workpaper quality - Support training, on-the-job coaching, and performance feedback for junior staff - Coordinate staffing and scheduling across multiple concurrent engagements Practice Development - Support the partner/director in engagement planning, fee proposals, and client onboarding for internal audit mandates - Contribute to standardizing internal audit templates, checklists, and methodology across the practice - Identify opportunities for value-added services (process improvement, SOP design, ERP control reviews) within existing client relationships Required Qualifications - CA (Chartered Accountant)



qualified; CA Inter with solid relevant experience may also be considered - 3–5 years of experience in internal audit — CA firm/consulting background strongly preferred; industry internal audit experience also relevant - Working knowledge of Companies Act 2013, Ind AS, ICFR/IFC requirements, GST, and TDS provisions - Hands-on experience conducting internal audits for manufacturing, trading, or service sector clients - Prior experience reviewing or supervising the work of junior team members - Strong report-writing and presentation skills in English (Gujarati/Hindi fluency an advantage for client interactions) - Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; exposure to ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle) preferred - Willingness to travel to client locations across Gujarat/Western India as needed Preferred Qualifications - DISA/CISA or other IT audit certification - CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) — completed or in progress - Prior experience in a CA firm servicing multiple domestic clients concurrently (multi-client audit exposure) - Exposure to internal audit of real estate, pharma, or auto-ancillary sectors (common in the Vadodara/Gujarat industrial belt) - Familiarity with data analytics tools (Excel-based analytics, Power BI) for audit sampling and testing Core Competencies - Sound understanding of Indian regulatory and compliance environment - Ability to independently manage 3–4 concurrent client engagements - Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills - High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive client financial information - Team leadership and ability to mentor a mixed-experience team (articles to seniors)

📌 Senior Manager - Internal Audit (GRC) (Vadodara)
🏢 Kreston OPR
📍 Vadodara