Senior Internal Audit Executive

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Audit Executive to conduct comprehensive internal audits for companies operating in manufacturing, construction, service and other industries. The candidate will review financial, operational and compliance processes across different functions of client organisations.

Key Responsibilities       

Audit Execution & Management: End-to-end planning, execution, and management of risk-based internal audits across various corporate clients.

Process Review & Risk Assessment: Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and corporate governance processes.

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and review the work of article assistants and semi-qualified auditors. Ensure timely delivery of audit assignments without compromising on quality.

Stakeholder Management: Draft comprehensive, high-impact audit reports and present key findings/recommendations directly to client management and executive leadership.

Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all audits comply with the Standards on Internal Audit (SIA) and relevant regulatory frameworks, while identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• CA or CMA Inter, CA/CMA dropout, or an experienced commerce graduate.
• Relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory or process audit.
• Strong understanding of accounting, taxation, internal controls and business processes.
• Experience auditing manufacturing, construction or service-sector companies will be preferred.
• Knowledge of Internal Financial Controls and risk-based auditing.
• Good analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments and interact with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting software and audit documentation.
• Must be willing to travel within Mumbai and occasionally outstation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise: Strong fundamental knowledge of corporate processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Hire-to-Retire, Record-to-Report).

Analytical Sharpness: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills (proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems like SAP/Oracle is highly desirable).

Soft Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to manage client relationships under tight timelines.

Industry Exposure: Prior experience in a reputed CA firm or a corporate internal audit function handling mid-to-large-scale companies.