Hiring for one of the Big 4
Location: Gurgaon
Relocation: Open
Clientele: Africa (15-20 Days, extendable visit)
Role: Internal Audit (Telecom Industry)
Qualification: MBA/CA
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Internal Audit Professional to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of our internal controls, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards, and driving process improvements across the organization.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in an ERP-heavy environment, understands the intricacies of the COSO Framework, and can navigate the complexities of SOX compliance with precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit Execution & Methodology: Apply a deep understanding of audit concepts to evaluate the organization's processes, sub-processes, and activities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other applicable laws (e.g., Income Tax Act 1967, Companies Act 1956, and PFA Act).
- Risk Assessment: Identify and assess the efficacy of Preventive, Detective, and Anti-fraud controls within an IT-integrated/ERP environment.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to address complex assessment issues and develop practical, high-impact recommendations.
- Reporting & Root Cause Analysis: Document findings and propose strategic solutions that address the root cause of issues, focusing on long-term organizational impact.
- Project Management: Lead specialized teams or work independently (IC model) to ensure the timely completion of audit cycles, client deliverables, and status reporting.
Required Technical Skills & Expertise
- Frameworks: Comprehensive knowledge of the COSO Framework and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) principles.
- Internal Controls: Mastery of control types, including manual and automated controls within an ERP environment.
- Process Mapping: Ability to dissect complex business operations into clear processes, sub-processes, and activities.
- Legal Acumen: Familiarity with statutory regulations such as the Companies Act and various tax laws.
Professional Qualifications
- Experience: Proven track record in Internal Audit or Process Audit.
- Leadership: Comfortable alternating between an Individual Contributor (IC) role and leading a team of Associates/Specialists.
- Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex audit findings into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong grasp of IT systems and how they integrate with financial and operational controls.
