About the role
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
• Strong understanding of Internal Controls, Governance processes, Risk Management, and compliance frameworks
• Experience in handling multiple stakeholders across functions and ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environments.
• Qualified CA
ABOUT THE CLIENT
A leading India-focused private equity investment platform with a strong track record of partnering with high-growth businesses across diverse sectors. The firm focuses on creating long-term value through strategic investments and active portfolio management.
JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Governance :
• Work with PC management and functional experts on Governance Tool – self-assessment, validation,reviewing tool's output, providing periodic updates to Portfolio Oversight Lead, incorporating assessment outcome into IA scope, control remediation, and risk prioritisation across the portfolio
• Co-ordinate with stakeholders from PC and Samara on development of improvement roadmap
• Contribute towards strengthening governance practices and support implementation of Best-In-Class (BIC)governance processes.
Internal Audit (IA), Risk Management and Investigations :
• Support and guide PC management to design audit universe, selection of appropriate IA partner, finalisation of risk-based annual IA plan and detailed across PC covering critical business processes, controls, with a focus on strengthening governance, risk mitigation, and operating effectiveness
• Oversee IA across PC to ensure quality and scope adherence on work performed by outsourced IA firms
• Monitor and oversee timely issue of IA report, AC decks with adequate details such as root-cause, practical recommendations, risk and impact quantification, remediation action plan and timelines; trackingimplementation of critical/significant issues with an investor-oversight lens
• Oversee design and operating effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and flag material weaknesses
• Conduct special assignments, support fraud/whistleblower investigations (as and when required)
• Support PC in strengthening Risk Management framework across PC and provide guidance. Identify key/critical risks across PC and drive closure with appropriate action plans and controls to mitigate risks
• Coordinate and interact with Statutory Auditors and Finance Heads of PC to ensure timely completion of Annual Audit with clean report and Limited Review as per applicable regulations
• Engage in continuous knowledge development and training regarding rules, regulations, accounting standards, best practices tools, techniques, and performance standards
• Be a trusted advisor to PC management on governance, reporting quality, and financial discipline. Benchmark best practices across PC and impart learnings across the group
Reporting & Stakeholder Management :
• Assist in preparation of portfolio-level presentation for monthly and quarterly meetings on governance, key risk updates, IA issues, Internal Control gaps, compliance etc.
• Manage relationships with Portfolio Company management teams, Internal and External audit firms
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
• 9 - 10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and Risk Management
• Big 4 or large consulting firm background (Internal Audit / Risk Advisory practice), and/or in-house IA experience at a large corporate or another PE-backed portfolio company
• Statutory audit exposure is a plus
• Exposure to private equity, portfolio governance, or investor-facing audit reporting is preferred
• Chartered Accountant (CA), candidate with 1 st attempt is preferred
OTHER DETAILS
Reporting To: Portfolio Lead
Industry Target: PE-backed, Big 4, Large consulting firm
Work Model Arrangement: Onsite