Assistant Manager Internal Audit

Assistant Manager – Internal Audit

Role Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Internal Audit with experience in the Real Estate Developer industry to support and execute internal audit activities across business operations, projects, finance, procurement, contracts, and compliance functions. The role will help strengthen internal controls, identify risks, ensure policy compliance, and support process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits as per the approved audit plan.
• Review financial, operational, procurement, project, and compliance processes to identify control gaps and risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct audits of construction projects, contracts, vendor payments, procurement activities, and project cost controls.
• Prepare audit reports with observations, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on audit findings and monitor closure of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Assist in special audits, investigations, and management-requested reviews.
• Support process improvement initiatives to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders and department heads during audit assignments.

Candidate Profile

EducationBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience7–10 years of experience in Internal Audit.

Mandatory experience with a Real Estate Developer.

Strong exposure to project audits, procurement audits, contract reviews, operational audits, and internal controls.

Experience in risk assessment, compliance reviews, and audit reporting.

Skills

Required

Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, risk management, and governance frameworks.

Understanding of real estate development processes, project lifecycle, procurement, and contract management.

Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in MS Excel and audit documentation.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.