Internal Audit

About the Role

The Internal Audit team is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to manage and execute Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) engagements for clients across India and the Middle East. The role requires managing client relationships, engagement teams, and deliverables to ensure timely and quality execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Internal Audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Evaluate business processes, internal controls, and risk management frameworks to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Lead process reviews and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), audit programs, and detailed audit observations.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Work on domestic and international assignments, including opportunities across the Middle East.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or GRC with a Big 4 or reputed consulting firm is mandatory.
• Experience in managing and executing end-to-end Internal Audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of business processes, internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Archer tool experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally and undertake onsite client assignments.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments and lead a team of professionals.
• Excellent analytical, communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Open to international travel and working on client assignments across the Middle East.
• Maximum 2 months notice period.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Accountant with Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience working with a consulting firm.
• Exposure to Middle East clients and experience working on assignments in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or other GCC countries will be strongly preferred.
• Prior Middle East working experience will be preferred.
• Additional Advantage: Experience in the Telecom sector, particularly in areas such as Revenue Assurance, Network Operations, BSS/OSS, Regulatory Compliance, and Telecom Process Audits.