Assistant Manager – Internal Audit

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Manager – Internal Audit to join our consulting practice. The role involves executing internal audit engagements for clients across various industries, supporting risk assessments, testing controls, and preparing audit reports.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit engagements in line with IIA Standards and COSO.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit programs and testing procedures.
• Perform testing of financial and operational controls through inquiry, observation, inspection, and re‑performance.
• Execute substantive testing to validate financial balances and transactions.
• Document audit work clearly in work papers and draft findings and recommendations.
• Identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies and non‑compliance issues.
• Participate in client meetings to discuss scope, findings and recommendations.
• Prepare internal audit reports and presentations and follow up on recommendation implementation.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 6‑8 years of experience in internal audit, risk management or a control‑focused role.
• Experience in a professional services or consulting environment is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO and risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of IIA Standards (International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing).
• Proven ability to execute audit testing procedures and produce clear documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• COSO internal control framework
• IIA Standards for internal auditing
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Audit testing procedures