Internal Audit Associate

Job Description : Associate / Senior Associate- Internal Audit

Reporting to – AVP, Internal Audit & Risk

Work Location : Chennai or Bangalore and may entail 10 - 15% travel.

The Associate / Senior Associate – Internal Audit will support and manage internal audit assignments across multiple business units and geographies. The role is suited for a professional with 1–2 years of post-qualification experience, looking to build expertise in audit execution, stakeholder management, and value-added reporting. The Senior Associate will contribute to the effective execution of the internal audit plan, enhancing audit quality and process improvements, while gradually taking ownership of smaller audit engagements.

Key expectations from the role are :

Support the execution of internal audits across business units and locations.

Manage sections of larger audit assignments and, when required, independently lead audits.

Document audit findings with clear root cause analysis and propose actionable recommendations.

Prepare draft internal audit reports with value-added insights for management.

Track and test implementation of management action plans to close audit issues.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders to facilitate efficient information gathering.

Assist in updating risk assessments and the annual audit plan.

Contribute to departmental initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of internal audit methodology, risk, and controls.

Analytical mindset with good problem-solving and documentation skills.

Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to prepare clear audit reports.

Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and meet deadlines.

Collaborative team player with the confidence to engage stakeholders.

Interested candidates must meet the following criteria :

Professional qualification : CA / ACCA / CPA / CIA (or equivalent) .

1–2 years of post-qualification experience in internal audit, risk management, or related areas (Big 4 / consulting / industry experience preferred).

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Exposure to audit management tools is an advantage.