Associate Director _ Internal Audits

Lead and oversee delivery of Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, and IFC engagements, ensuring 

high-quality execution, timelines, and client satisfaction

Drive senior stakeholder management, including regular interaction with CXOs, CFOs, Audit 

Committees, and Board members

Own client accounts end-to-end – from relationship management and engagement delivery 

to identifying growth opportunities within existing clients

Play a key role in Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy, including identifying target sectors, building 

pipeline, and driving market outreach initiatives

Lead proposal development and pitch presentations, including scoping, solution design, 

commercials, and closure support

Build, mentor, and manage high-performing teams (AMs, Seniors, consultants), including 

resource planning, capability building, and performance management

Review and guide risk assessments, process understanding, and control evaluations across 

business cycles and functions

Provide value-added insights and business recommendations focused on process 

improvements, cost optimization, and risk mitigation

Integrate data analytics and technology-led solutions into engagements to enhance audit 

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effectiveness and business insights

Lead Audit Committee / Board presentations, synthesizing key findings, risks, and actionable 

recommendations

Oversee engagement economics, including budgeting, profitability, and efficient resource 

utilization

Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including automation 

and governance enhancements

Maintain a light SOX/IFC oversight, including review of documentation, testing approach, 

and control frameworks where applicable

Ensure structured issue tracking, stakeholder communication, and closure of audit 

observations

Build long-term relationships across a network of clients, positioning the firm as a trusted 

risk advisory partner

Ensure clear, concise, actionable and practical observations and recommendations, with a 

well- documented process for communication and resolution with clients.

Developing long-term relationships across a network of existing and potential clients, 

understanding their businesses to provide tailored insights. 

Preparing for leadership decks, by synthesizing the data at company level and connecting 

the dots and building the story on what is happening in the business and in the market. 

Qualifications:

9+ years of post-qualification experience (CA/CPA/ACCA) with a big 4 or mid/top-tier 

accounting firm, focused on internal audit/IFC/SOX.

Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and auditing standards (e.g., COSO 

Framework, PCAOB Auditing Standards, IIA Standards), with practical application across 

internal audit and risk advisory engagements

CISA is an added advantage 

Experience in end-to-end internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including risk 

assessments, process walkthroughs and flow mapping, RACM design and documentation, 

controls evaluation/testing, and identification and remediation of control gaps

Focus on continuous improvement in quality of testing, risk and control coverage and team 

performance. 

Possess project management and organizational skills 

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Strong business acumen 

Skills & Competencies:

Business Leadership:

Manage the existing clients and look for opportunities to expand the involvement 

Look for business opportunities beyond existing clients to grow the business .