Senior Manager - Internal Audit (GRC)

Senior Manager - Internal Audit (Domestic Practice)
Firm: Kreston OPR (Kreston International member firm)
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Function: Internal Audit & Risk Advisory
Experience Required: 3–5 years post-qualification / post-articleship experience in internal audit (CA firm or industry)
Role Summary
Kreston OPR is looking for a Senior Manager to lead internal audit engagements for domestic clients across Gujarat and Western India. The role involves managing a portfolio of manufacturing, trading, real estate, pharma, and services clients, planning and executing risk-based internal audits, reviewing internal financial controls, and presenting findings directly to client management and Audit Committees. This is a client-facing, team-leading role with regular travel to client locations across Gujarat.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement Delivery
Plan and execute internal audit assignments for domestic clients as per the approved audit plan/scope letter
Prepare risk-based audit programs covering operational, financial, and compliance areas
Review process walkthroughs, test internal controls, and identify gaps in line with Ind AS, Companies Act 2013 requirements, and Standards on Internal Audit (SIA) issued by ICAI
Assess design and operating effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls (IFC/ICFR) as required under Section 143(3)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013
Review compliance with statutory requirements, GST, TDS, Companies Act, labour laws — as part of audit scope
Draft audit observations, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations in client-ready reports
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for client CFOs, finance heads, and process owners during fieldwork
Present audit findings and closure status to client management and, where applicable, the Audit Committee/Board
Manage client expectations on timelines, scope, and deliverables
Track management action plans (MAPs) to closure across audit cycles
Team Leadership
Supervise and review the work of Assistant Managers, Senior Associates, and Article Assistants on engagements
Guide the team on audit methodology, documentation standards, and workpaper quality
Support training, on-the-job coaching, and performance feedback for junior staff
Coordinate staffing and scheduling across multiple concurrent engagements
Practice Development
Support the partner/director in engagement planning, fee proposals, and client onboarding for internal audit mandates
Contribute to standardizing internal audit templates, checklists, and methodology across the practice
Identify opportunities for value-added services (process improvement, SOP design, ERP control reviews) within existing client relationships
Required Qualifications
CA (Chartered Accountant) qualified; CA Inter with strong relevant experience may also be considered
3–5 years of experience in internal audit — CA firm/consulting background strongly preferred; industry internal audit experience also relevant
Working knowledge of Companies Act 2013, Ind AS, ICFR/IFC requirements, GST, and TDS provisions
Hands-on experience conducting internal audits for manufacturing, trading, or service sector clients
Prior experience reviewing or supervising the work of junior team members
Strong report-writing and presentation skills in English (Gujarati/Hindi fluency an advantage for client interactions)
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; exposure to ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle) preferred
Willingness to travel to client locations across Gujarat/Western India as needed
Preferred Qualifications
DISA/CISA or other IT audit certification
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) — completed or in progress
Prior experience in a CA firm servicing multiple domestic clients concurrently (multi-client audit exposure)
Exposure to internal audit of real estate, pharma, or auto-ancillary sectors (common in the Vadodara/Gujarat industrial belt)
Familiarity with data analytics tools (Excel-based analytics, Power BI) for audit sampling and testing
Core Competencies
Sound understanding of Indian regulatory and compliance environment
Ability to independently manage 3–4 concurrent client engagements
Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive client financial information
Team leadership and ability to mentor a mixed-experience team (articles to seniors)

Work arrangement
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