Associate Director Internal Audit

Position: Associate Director || Internal Audit ||
What are we looking for :

- CA's/MBA's with 7 to 12 years of experience in Risk based Internal Audit & IFC/SOX (Business process) with multiple sector experience (for example : Manufacturing, Auto, Pharma, Auto Ancillary, Power, Oil & Gas etc).
- Experience in E-commerce industry would be an added advantage.
- Should have experience of leading and managing multiple projects & their stakeholders.
- Should have experience in client building & client mining.
- Professional certification preferred (CA/CPA, CIA, CISA, FRM, PMP, or equivalent)

About the role :

- As an Associate Director within our Risk Advisory practice, you will lead large, complex engagements across Non-Financial Services industries. You will be responsible for delivering risk transformation, governance, internal controls, and operational risk solutions while building strong client relationships at senior management and Board levels.
- This role requires deep sector expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive high-quality delivery across multi-disciplinary teams.

Role & responsibilities :

Engagement Leadership :

- Lead end-to-end delivery of risk advisory engagements, including planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
- Design and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks aligned to COSO / ISO 31000.
- Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, develop risk registers, and facilitate risk workshops
- Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, develop risk registers, and facilitate risk workshops.
- Oversee operational risk reviews across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, capital projects, and asset management.
- Support regulatory and compliance assessments specific to sector requirements (e.g., environmental, health & safety, GMP, industry regulations).
- Present findings and recommendations to CXOs, Audit Committees, and Boards.

Practice & People Leadership

- Manage and mentor Managers and Consultants; foster a high-performance culture
- Oversee engagement economics, budgets, and resource planning
- Ensure quality and compliance with firm methodologies and risk management standards
- Support talent development, performance management, and succession planning

Business Development

- Identify opportunities within existing accounts and develop new client relationships
- Lead proposal development and participate in client pitches
- Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite stakeholders
- Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning within Non-FS sectors

Skills and Attributes for Success

- Strong understanding of ERM frameworks, governance, and internal controls
- Deep operational risk knowledge within Non-FS sectors
- Executive presence with strong presentation and communication skills
- Commercial acumen and ability to drive revenue growth
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously