Assistant Manager-GRC

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Area(s) of responsibility **About The Job** 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, Birlasoft’s 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. **Role:** Assistant Manager - Internal Audit & GRC **Location:** Pune **Educational Qualification:** Chartered Accountant **Experience :** 4-5 Years **Role & Responsibilities** **Internal Audit** - Execute approved internal audit plan - Execute 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 - 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 within the organisation 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 - Experience: Minimum 4-5 years in internal audit, with exposure to financial audits, operational audits, and compliance frameworks