Job Description
Broad outline of the Role
The Manager - Internal Audit will play a critical role in providing independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role involves planning and executing internal audits, driving internal financial controls (IFC) testing, tracking remediation of audit issues, supporting whistleblower investigations, and presenting audit outcomes to senior management and Audit Committee. The incumbent will closely collaborate with business and process owners to enhance control frameworks and risk mitigation across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
CA / CWA / CIA
3-7 years experience
Other Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of internal audit standards, internal financial controls, and risk management frameworks.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management.
Proficiency in SAP ERP, SalesForce CRM and data visualization tools is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute risk based internal audits in line with the approved audit calendar, covering end to end audit lifecycle from scoping to reporting.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify key risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with internal audit standards, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present audit findings and risk insights to Audit Committee.
Track, follow up, and ensure timely closure of audit observations and corrective action plans.
Drive the Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing program, including evaluation of deficiencies and remediation validation.
Collaborate with process owners to strengthen process documentation, controls, and risk mitigation measures.
Guide and review the work of team members or external auditors, where applicable, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
Assist in tracking key audit metrics, risk trends, and emerging issues for senior management review.
Contribute to continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and templates.
About Company
Tata Communications is a digital ecosystem enabler that powers today’s fast-growing digital economy. We enable the digital transformation of enterprises globally, including 300 of the Fortune 500. We carry around 30% of the world’s internet routes and connects businesses to 60% of the world’s cloud giants.
We have been a part of the rich heritage of the internet in India. Over the last 25 years, enterprise-enabled services have been essential to the adoption of digital services in the country. Connectivity is an essential fabric of sustenance for the economy. We are committed to enabling Industry leaders in this New World of Communications™, with our unique promise of delivering secure connected digital experiences.
In 2020, we announced the launch of ‘Secure Connected Digital Experience’ (SCDx), a proposition intended to meet this growing, worldwide demand for new ways of operating, which includes far higher levels of working from home, rising security risks, a shift to digital commerce, and more contactless experiences. It will help companies currently relying on short-term fixes by providing holistic, secure, enterprise-level digital solutions that address current challenges and are fit for the long term.
