Senior Manager - Internal Audit (GRC)

Kreston OPR · India

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)

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.

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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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)