IT Audit - Senior Consultant

Role: Sr. Consultant/ Deputy Manager IT Audit & Information Security

Location: Coimbatore

Experience: 3+ Years

Notice Period: Early joiners preferred

Role Overview

The role holder will be responsible for leading and executing IT and Information Security Audit engagements across India for clients spanning multiple industries, including Telecom, Technology, Banking, Energy, Healthcare, and Financial Services. The individual is expected to independently manage engagements, interact with senior client stakeholders and engagement leadership, and deliver high-quality audit and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

IT Audit & Advisory

• Lead and execute IT SOX / ITGC, SOC 1 / SOC 2, ITACs, IPEs, and Information Security Audits.
• Develop and maintain Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) and lead walkthroughs and control testing.
• Assess IT infrastructure controls, application controls, and security governance frameworks.
• Provide value-added recommendations through risk-based audit insights and advisory support.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and engagement leadership to deliver exceptional client service.

Emerging Technology & Regulatory Exposure

• Preferred experience or strong working knowledge of:
• Cloud infrastructure audits
• Regulatory compliance requirements for Financial Services / FinTech entities (SEBI, RBI guidelines)
• Data Privacy and Information Security compliance audits
• If hands-on experience is limited, demonstrable knowledge of the above areas is mandatory.

Project & Team Management

• Act as Project Manager responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of audit engagements.
• Define project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage workflow and deliverables across team members, coordinating closely with onshore and offshore counterparts.
• Ensure seamless service delivery through effective communication with engagement directors and global stakeholders.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members; act as a role model and primary counselor for direct reports.
• Drive performance management processes including regular touchpoints, quarterly reviews, and annual evaluations in collaboration with leadership and Talent teams.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Perform quality reviews of audit workpapers and reports to identify gaps and ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis

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  for identified deficiencies and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely implementation and closure of action items to maintain consistent quality delivery.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in IT SOX / ITGC, SOC 1 / SOC 2, and Information Security Audits.
• Excellent report writing, audit documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing capabilities.
• Proven experience in team leadership and global delivery models.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISA
• CISM
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer
• CCSK
• Data Privacy-related certifications

Background Preference

• Candidates from consulting firms or industry professionals with experience handling global IT audit engagements and cross-border delivery models are preferred.