Internal Audit- Manager

The opportunity:

Risk management protects business performance and helps sustain results. Its about achieving a clear understanding of risks and developing plans to manage them.

As one of our risk professionals, youll work with multinational businesses and public sector organizations. Youll help them develop an integrated, holistic approach to risk and benefit from their investments in internal controls.

Youll deliver some of the most significant and class-leading internal audit and risk engagements globally. Youll also team with our performance improvement professionals in multidisciplinary engagements, helping major global clients transform and sustain business performance.

By plugging into our market-leading global network, youll gain the experience you need to become an exceptional risk advisor.

Your key responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing client-related engagements in the areas of governance, risk & compliance (GRC), 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 EY quality guidelines & methodologies
• Manage accounts on a day-to-day basis & explore new business opportunities for the firm with new and existing clients
• Actively establish & strengthen client (functional heads & key influencers) and internal relationships
• Assist in developing new solutions, methodologies, and internal initiatives
• Create a positive learning culture, coach, counsel, and develop junior team members

Market leadership related

• Assist Partners & Senior Managers in driving the business development process on new/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, adapt methods & practices to fit operational team needs & contribute to thought leadership documents
• Practice secondment for developing new methodologies
• Facilitate discussions / knowledge sharing with key client personnel and contribute to EY thought leadership

Service delivery related

• Work with high-growth clients and other market leaders in industries such financial services, insurance 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
• Demonstrate strong project management skills
• 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

People related

• Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation
• Drive performance management for self and team
• Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery
• Understand EY and its service lines. Actively encourage team members to contribute ideas
• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Contribute to the learning & development agenda

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate industry expertise (detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/challenges, and leading practices).

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or masters in business administration
• Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification experience in risk advisory, related internal audit experience or external audit experience or related business experience.
• Client-Facing Experience is must.
• India Practice experience is must.

Ideally, youll also have

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility

What we look for

Were interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. Were not just looking for technical accounting experience we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you’re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality