Consultant/Senior Consultant - Internal Audit - CA

Role Overview:

As a Consultant/Senior Consultant in Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating and strengthening the governance, risk management, and control frameworks for our diverse portfolio of clients. You will lead end-to-end audit engagements, working closely with cross-functional leadership teams to identify operational inefficiencies and mitigate business risks. By providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations, you will directly influence the integrity of our clients' financial reporting and the effectiveness of their internal control environments, ensuring they remain resilient in a complex regulatory landscape. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive organizational excellence while operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and risk management in the vibrant business hub of Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute comprehensive internal audit programs to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and risk appetite.

• Lead risk assessment workshops and control testing procedures for clients to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend robust mitigation strategies.

• Partner with senior stakeholders to communicate audit findings and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions, thereby enhancing overall business process efficiency.

• Manage end-to-end SOX compliance projects, ensuring rigorous documentation and testing to maintain regulatory standards and minimize financial reporting risks.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate data analytics into audit procedures, providing deeper insights into process health and control gaps.

• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices to proactively advise clients on compliance readiness and governance improvements.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in conducting complex internal audits and risk assessments, with a deep understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO.

• Proven ability to manage SOX compliance engagements and navigate regulatory audits with precision and technical accuracy.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data sets into clear, actionable business recommendations.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing senior management and building collaborative relationships across diverse client environments.

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is essential to validate technical proficiency.

• High degree of adaptability and professional maturity, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Bangalore while managing multiple high-priority engagements simultaneously.