Assistant Audit Manager

Job Description Assistant Audit Manager

YBV & Associates is looking for an Assistant Audit Manager to lead internal audit engagements for our clients, from planning and scoping through fieldwork, control testing, reporting, and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit assignments from scoping to final reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and internal control evaluations.
• Perform control testing and verify transactions, processes, and supporting documentation.
• Analyse accounting, financial, inventory, and operational data to identify exceptions, control gaps, and potential financial leakages.
• Review business processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Use ERP systems and Excel to analyse transaction populations and identify anomalies or trends.
• Prepare clear and concise internal audit reports covering findings, root causes, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Discuss audit observations with process owners and management and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Follow up on agreed action plans and monitor closure of audit findings.
• Maintain proper audit working papers, documentation, and supporting evidence.
• Independently manage audit assignments, timelines, and client communication.
• Work from client locations and interact directly with business owners and senior management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 34 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Process Audit, or a related field.
• CA / CA Inter qualification preferred.
• CIA / CISA certification or pursuing the certification will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, process auditing, and control testing.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems, financial data, inventory data, and large transaction populations.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage audit assignments end to end.
• Willingness to travel and work from client locations as required.