Manager - Internal Audit & Risk Management

Role & responsibilities

• Ability to plan, organize, and manage audit engagements to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop and improvise the annual internal audit plan, create audit programs, and lead the execution of complex internal audits across various departments and reporting to Governing Board
• Serve as a risk and internal controls advisor for AstaGurus India and Foreign operations, acting as an internal resource for compliance-related questions and initiatives
• Support AstaGurus security and compliance programs by ensuring adherence to applicable COSO, SOC, and SOX standards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review, maintain, and align documentation, policies, and procedures with audit and regulatory expectations
• Conduct and document compliance impact assessments, covering risk, and privacy considerations to support organizational decision-making
• Assist with the internal stakeholders for evaluation of auction procedures, and inventory management to identify potential compliance risks and propose mitigations
• Coordinate vendor due diligence reviews and assist with procurement needs in support of third-party risk management
• Evaluate and track control objectives and its alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks
• Respond to compliance-related inquiries from internal teams with clear, actionable guidance
• Keep abreast of emerging issues and external regulatory requirements that have assurance implications.
• Assist with business continuity planning activities, including maintaining documentation and supporting periodic plan reviews

Preferred candidate profile

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Chartered Accountant
• 6+ years of significant experience of auditing standards, financial reporting, information security, risk management, and internal control frameworks with proven supervisory or management experience within Consumer or Art industry preferred
• Strong general compliance expertise, including areas such as internal controls, privacy, security, and/or IT general controls
• Good understanding of compliance frameworks such as COSO, SOC, and SOX standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate independently and effectively across various team located within and outside India.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and addressing compliance risks
• Flexible and adaptable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, written, and verbal communication skills are essential for reporting and interacting with various stakeholders and for building relationships with management and staff.