Internal Audit Manager

Position: Audit Manager Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

Primary Purpose of the Role

The Audit Manager will lead and manage internal audit engagements and related advisory services, including Internal Financial Controls (IFC), SOX compliance, and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) design. The role involves overseeing audits across key business functions such as HR, Payroll, Finance, Inventory, Procurement, Statutory & Legal, Receivables, and Fixed Assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit engagements across multiple domains (P2P, O2C, HR, Finance, Operations).
• Supervise and review the execution of IFC and SOX audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Design, review, and enhance SOPs and internal policies to strengthen governance and control frameworks.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on audit findings.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective audit execution.
• Mentor and guide junior auditors, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in managing internal audit projects, preferably in a consulting or corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Internal Financial Controls (IFC) audits
• SOX compliance audits
• Functional audits (P2P, AP, AR, HR, O2C, etc.)
• SOP and policy development
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Any post graduate
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.