Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Weekday AI · Gurugram, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-12

Salary: INR 1,500,000–2,500,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Weekday's Client via platform

Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭𝟱-𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit & Assurance leader to strategically manage the internal audit function and provide independent assurance on the organisation’s risk management, governance, and internal control environment.

The role will involve developing risk-based internal audit plans, leading audit and assurance activities, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership and the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in internal audit and risk with excellent stakeholder-management and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organisational objectives, key risks, and the internal audit charter.
• Lead the strategic and operational development of the internal audit and assurance function.
• Plan, manage, and oversee internal audit engagements across key business and operational areas.
• Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and design of internal controls, policies, procedures, and governance processes.
• Assess the organisation’s risk management framework and identify significant risk exposures and control weaknesses.
• Provide independent and objective assurance to senior management and the Board/Audit Committee on internal controls and risk management.
• Present audit findings, control observations, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Develop practical and actionable recommendations to address control gaps and improve business processes.
• Monitor management action plans and ensure timely closure of agreed audit findings.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify emerging risks and determine appropriate audit priorities.
• Review business processes, systems, policies, and procedures for compliance, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Lead investigations or special reviews where required based on identified risks or management concerns.
• Maintain appropriate audit documentation, working papers, reports, and risk assessments.
• Ensure internal audit activities are conducted in accordance with applicable professional standards and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and other business functions to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit methodologies, processes, reporting, and assurance effectiveness.
• Support senior leadership and the Audit Committee with timely insights on significant control and risk matters.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, risk assurance, internal controls, governance, or a closely related function.
• Strong experience in risk-based internal auditing and developing annual or strategic internal audit plans.
• Proven experience leading and managing internal audit or assurance functions.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, governance, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Experience preparing and presenting audit findings and risk assessments to senior management, Audit Committees, or Boards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-assessment capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge existing processes constructively and provide commercially practical recommendations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage audit teams, stakeholders, and multiple engagements.
• High level of integrity, independence, objectivity, and professional judgement.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working across complex, multi-functional, or rapidly evolving business environments.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent would be an advantage.

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