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 robust 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, Power Point; 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)

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