Manager/Sr Manager - Internal Audit - Big4

Our Client is a Leading Big 4 Taxation/ Accounting/ Consulting Firm

Job Description :

- Responsible for executing client related engagements in the areas of governance, risk & compliance, internal audits, process reviews, standard operating procedures, enterprise risk management, revenue assurance, SOX 404 & Clause 49 assistance.

- Responsible for overall client service delivery in accordance with quality guidelines & methodologies.

- Manage accounts on a day-to-day basis & explore new business opportunities for the firm.

- Actively establish & strengthen client (functional heads & key influencers) and internal relationships.

- Assist in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives.

- Create a positive learning culture, coaches, counsels and develops junior team members.

- Is a client facing role.

Market leadership related :

- Assist Partners & Senior Managers in driving the business development process on existing client engagements by gathering appropriate resources, gaining access to key contacts & supervising proposal preparation.

- Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships.

- Create innovative insights for clients, adapts methods & practices to fit operational team needs & contributes to thought leadership documents.

- Practice secondment for developing new methodologies.

- Facilitate discussions / knowledge sharing with key client personnel and contribute to EY thought leadership.

- Work with high-growth clients and other market leaders in industries such as IT/ITeS, telecom, services, manufacturing, retail & consumer products, financial services, insurance, health care etc.

- Establish audit objectives and scope of work; establish the engagement budget; and take responsibility for the overall execution of the audit project through wrap-up and final report delivery.

- Plan & schedule client engagements. Determine and deploy the right team with adequate skill sets for executing engagements and periodically review status of engagements and work products.

- Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/standards relevant to the client's business.

- Demonstrate industry expertise (deep understanding of the industry, emerging trends, issues/challenges, key players & leading practices).

- Review status updates and prepare management presentations/audit committee presentations etc.

- Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects & internal initiatives.

- Drive timely billing of invoices & actively follow-up on collections.

Desired Skills & Experience :

- Chartered Accountant/Certified Internal Auditor/Masters in Business Administration.

- 5+ years of post-qualification experience in risk advisory/related internal audit experience/external audit experience in big 4 or related business experience.

- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience for those holding relevant post graduate degree.