Senior Manager Internal Audit & GRC

About Birlasoft:

Birlasoft is a global technology company enabling next-generation digital transformation through expertise in Cloud, AI, Data, and enterprise solutions. Combining industry proficiency with advanced digital capabilities, it helps businesses accelerate change with speed, scale, and purpose, delivering future-ready solutions that enhance agility, resilience, and customer experience. Part of the CKA Birla Group and led by Chairman Mrs. Amita Birla, Birlasofts nearly 12,000 professionals drive innovation while building a diverse, inclusive, and learning-oriented culture. With a strong focus on sustainability and long-term value creation, Birlasoft transforms enterprises and communities, earning its reputation as a trusted partner and one of the best places to work.

Job Description

The Senior Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and executing risk-based audits across business functions, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and governance frameworks. This role involves strategic oversight of audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up, with a focus on continuous improvement, automation and risk mitigation.

Role: Senior Manager Internal Audit & GRC

Location: Pune

Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant

Experience : 12-14 Years

Role & responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the annual audit plan in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead audits covering financial, operational, compliance, and ITGC domains.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend enhancements to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure audit findings are addressed.
• Oversee audit teams (including outsourced partners) and ensure timely completion of audit engagements.
• Prepare and present audit findings to the senior leadership.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Drive adoption of audit tools, audit automation and frameworks across departments
• Ensure the internal audit function consistently operates at a high standard aligned with industry-leading practices
• Verify design and operating effectiveness and relevance of the IFC framework
• Support investigations related to fraud, ethics, and compliance breaches
• Support ERM initiates with in the organization in lien with industry best practices
• Support other special initiatives to enhance controls and governance in the organization

Skills Required

• Audit Expertise: Deep understanding of risk-based audits, SOX, IFC, RCM, and ITGC testing
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to assess risk scenarios and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with audit management systems, automations and ERM tools.
• Strategic Insight: Ability to align audit activities with business strategy and operational goals

Qualification Requirements

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory
• Certifications (Preferred): CIA, CISA or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) for roles involving investigations.