Senior Manager – Central & Support Function Audits

Based at Mumbai, the Senior Manager – Central & Support Function Audits will drive the execution of our annual audit universe. This high-visibility role involves leading independent evaluations of core financial operations, corporate support frameworks, and special cross-functional processes. You will act as a strategic advisor to senior management, ensuring robust risk mitigation across Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Risk, Human Resources, and Secretarial functions. The ideal candidate will bring a masterful, up-to-date understanding of all applicable financial, statutory, and regulatory laws.

Key Responsibilities

• RBAP Execution & Coverage: Plan, lead and execute comprehensive process and financial audits across central and corporate support functions in strict alignment with the approved Risk-Based Audit Plan (RBAP):

Treasury Audit	Evaluating liquidity management, fund deployment, investment portfolios, borrowing programs, and Asset-Liability Management (ALM) compliance.
Accounts & Finance Audit	Reviewing internal financial controls (IFC), financial reporting integrity (Ind AS), tax compliances, and general ledger reconciliation integrity.
Compliance & Risk Audit	Assessing the efficacy of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, credit/operational risk models, and adherence to statutory mandates.
Secretarial & Governance Audit	Ensuring rigorous compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI LODR regulations, Board management processes, and corporate statutory filings.
HR & Payroll Audit	Evaluating human resource governance, payroll processing integrity, benefits administration, employee data confidentiality, and adherence to labor laws.
Other Corporate Audits	Covering administrative, procurement, or peripheral support units as earmarked under the RBAP scope.

• Ensure maintenance of quality work paper, evidence and ensuring executing the audit as per the IIA Standards.
• Thematic Audits: Design and execute targeted, need-based thematic reviews across various business units and verticals to deeply check process adherence, identify structural leakages, and ensure uniformity in control implementation.
• Regulatory & Statutory Safeguarding: Serve as a subject matter expert on evolving regulatory frameworks. Seamlessly interpret and embed complex guidelines—such as RBI’s Scale-Based Regulations (SBR), Master Directions, FEMA, and statutory provisions—into targeted audit programs.
• Process Risk & Gap Analysis: Thoroughly evaluate complex process workflows, identify latent operational or legal control gaps, and design sharp, business-enabling corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner directly with functional heads (CFO, Chief Risk Officer, Head of Compliance, CHRO, and Company Secretary) to communicate audit insights and drive a proactive culture of compliance.
• Executive Reporting: Draft high-quality, precise, and scannable audit reports and presentations for the Audit Committee of the Board (ACB) and Senior Leadership.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

Education	Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA). Additional certifications such as CS (Company Secretary), CIA or FRM will be a distinct advantage.
Experience	Minimum 5 to 6 years of post-qualification experience in Central function - Internal Audit, Risk Advisory or Statutory Compliance.
Industry Background	Core experience within a renowned NBFC or a leading Bank is mandatory. Direct experience auditing treasury or corporate support functions is highly preferred.
Location	Based in or willing to relocate to, Mumbai.

Core Competencies:

• Deep Regulatory & Legal Acumen: Exceptional, deep-dive understanding of RBI guidelines, the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, taxation laws, and basic labor frameworks governing the financial sector.
• Sharp & Analytical: A naturally curious mind with an exceptional eye for detail, capable of translating micro-level process exceptions and thematic gaps into macro-level institutional risks.
• Smart & Articulate: Highly developed communication and presentation skills, with the professional gravitas to hold ground and constructively influence senior leadership.
• Talented & Forward-Thinking: A proactive professional who values agility and structural efficiency, moving past basic checklist-driven auditing to deliver true risk insights and process excellence.