PKF SRIDHAR & SANTHANAM LLP
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The Assistant Manager – Risk Advisory & Policy Development will be responsible for conducting comprehensive risk-based internal audits, developing enterprise-wide policies and procedures, designing internal control frameworks, and supporting clients across industries in improving governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The role requires strong analytical skills, process understanding, risk assessment expertise, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders across corporate, government, and multinational environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Risk-Based Internal Audit
- Conduct end-to-end risk-based internal audits across sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, telecom, aviation, hospitality, logistics, and SMEs.
- Evaluate financial controls, operational processes, and compliance frameworks.
- Perform walkthroughs, process mapping, control testing, and gap identification.
- Present audit findings to senior management, Audit Committees, and Boards of Directors.
- Develop detailed audit reports, audit scope, checklists, and follow-up mechanisms.
2. Policy & Procedure Development / Process Documentation
- Design and prepare corporate policies, SOPs, governance frameworks, and process documents across departments.
- Develop frameworks such as AML, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Construction & Project Governance, HR/Payroll, and Inventory Management.
- Identify KPIs/SLAs and prepare dashboards for management reporting.
- Support enterprise-wide process reengineering initiatives.
3. Risk Advisory & Internal Control Frameworks
- Create Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and perform Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing.
- Analyze process risks and recommend mitigation controls aligned with industry standards.
- Perform enterprise-level risk assessments and provide strategic improvement recommendations.
- Develop standardized templates, flowcharts, controls mapping, and reporting formats.
4. Fraud Investigation & Forensic Support
- Support forensic audits, including transaction testing, bank statement analysis, and detection of fraudulent patterns.
- Collaborate with whistleblower inputs and prepare evidence-based findings.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Presentations
- Interact with process owners to understand business processes and control gaps.
- Present observations to CXOs, CFOs, and senior leadership.
- Lead team discussions and participate in Audit Committee meetings.
6. Compliance & Statutory Support (Additional Experience)
- Support statutory audits, accounting compliance, and tax/GST filings (experience from early career).
- Perform financial analysis, variance analysis, and MIS preparation.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk advisory methodologies, and governance frameworks.
- Expertise in process improvement, operational controls, and financial controls.
- Advanced analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to lead teams and manage multi-stakeholder engagements.
- Proficient in MS Office, Tally, and working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, SUN, and Hermes.
Professional Attributes
- Strong process orientation and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- Strong client-facing and presentation skills
- Problem-solving and consulting mindset
ABOUT US
PKF Sridhar and Santhanam LLP is an independent networking firm and an exclusive member in India for PKF International, providing local expertise in accounting and business advisory services across the Globe.
LIFE AT PKF S&S LLP
We value our people with high regard and strongly believe in a "One family" approach with an inclusive culture and non-hierarchical environment. With some of the best minds in the industry from different walks of life, we believe in mentoring and building fellow professionals through constant training programs and by embracing a diverse frame of mind. As a part of PKF, you will have a chance to build the best professional version of yourself under the guidance of unique and established professionals, while we also count on your contributions to the constant firm-building activities.
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