Internal Audit Manager

Role Overview

• Testing the firm’s compliance with quality management standards as required by the PCAOB, AICPA and IAASB for the firm’s audit and attest practice, including tests of design and operating effectiveness of quality responses.
• Assist in the ongoing risk assessment process, including mapping quality objectives to quality risks and quality responses, including related controls.
• Identify control exceptions, deficiencies and areas for improvement and clearly document root causes and impacts.
• Work with process owners and QRM leadership to support the development and execution of remediation plans.
• Support the monitoring and remediation component of the Firm’s quality management system, including follow-up ‑testing.
• Utilize software tools to collect, analyze, and document data related to objectives, risks, and controls.
• Stay informed of changes in quality management standards, regulatory expectations, and best practices (including PCAOB, AICPA, and IAASB).
• Perform ad hoc internal audit and compliance testing across Firm, Business Unit, and Service Line processes, including quality, risk management, and operational controls.
• Execute testing in accordance with established internal audit methodologies and QRM protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments and quality assurance leaders to ensure effective internal control systems.
• Provide recommendations for enhancing internal controls and mitigating risks.
• Work with process owners and QRM leadership to support the development and execution of remediation plans.
• Assist with ad hoc quality and risk management-related projects and business unit and firmwide initiatives as required‑ .
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality & Risk Management team.
• Provide high-quality services by taking personal ownership of tasks that are fact-driven, solution-oriented and meet Armanino’s A+ Execution standard for quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Chartered Accountant (CA–India), U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or equivalent professional certification that is active and in good standing is required.
• 5–9 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, IT audit, quality management, risk management, compliance, or public accounting (audit or quality focused roles), preferably within a large public accounting firm, global professional services organization, or complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing financial, operational and information technology internal control reviews, including tests of design and operating effectiveness, testing execution, documentation, and evaluation of results.
• Solid understanding of audit quality concepts, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies, with the ability to identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and support the development and monitoring of remediation plans.
• Ability to interpret and apply professional standards and regulatory expectations, including those issued by the PCAOB, AICPA, and IAASB.
• Working knowledge of SQMS 1 / QC1000 / ISQM 1, firm-level quality management systems, or comparable audit quality or risk management frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with IT risk management frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST CSF is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and testing activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective English-language written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and communicate complex issues and solutions to stakeholders.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and professional skepticism.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable working with global teams across time zones, including collaboration with U.S.-based leaders and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with audit, GRC, or quality management tools is a plus.
• Strong client service mindset, with a demonstrated commitment to audit quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving quality and supporting future growth.

Benefits

• Provident Fund
• Gratuity
• Medical Insurance
• Group Personal Accident Insurance etc.