The Manager – Internal Controls & Internal Audit will be responsible for strengthening internal control frameworks, conducting risk-based internal audits, identifying process gaps, and ensuring compliance across group entities. The role involves working closely with business heads and managing co-sourced audit partners to ensure effective audit execution and timely closure of audit observations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks across group entities.
- Conduct risk-based internal audits covering financial, operational, and business processes.
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risk areas.
- Manage and coordinate with co-sourced auditors for audit planning, execution, and reporting.
- Review audit findings and ensure timely closure of observations through corrective action plans.
- Work directly with business heads and functional teams to understand processes and strengthen controls.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Prepare audit reports, management dashboards, and periodic updates for senior management.
- Analyse large datasets to identify anomalies, trends, and potential control weaknesses.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills.
- Experience with Power Query and Power BI or equivalent tools.
- SQL knowledge would be an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and internal audit methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Candidate Profile:
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, or Risk Advisory.
- Experience in managing co-sourced audit assignments.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable interacting directly with business heads and cross-functional stakeholders, beyond finance teams.
- Ability to work independently as an individual contributor.