Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher in India — where expertise, technology, and purpose come together. Since 2006, Gallagher in India has supported global teams by delivering quality, service, and speed through deep expertise, smart technology, and specialized knowledge services. More than just an operations center, it’s a place where careers grow through collaboration, continuous learning, and purposeful work. We drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation so our teams can focus on serving clients. If you enjoy solving problems and working with purpose, Gallagher is the place where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging.
Overview
We are seeking an audit professional to work with us to develop and deliver a disciplined approach of evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the company’s control, governance and risk management processes, and report the results to senior management.
The Internal Audit Manager will manage audits assignments throughout the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases and manage follow up of reported issues. The person in this role will be a member of the Global Internal Audit Managers, providing input into the audit planning process, participate in recruitment, conducting the required performance evaluations, and developing, mentoring and coaching audit staff.
There might also be an opportunity for international travel.
How you'll make an impact
Responsibilities:
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Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
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Manage, and on occasion execute, multiple audit assignments simultaneously as per the audit plan.
- This includes the review and approval of the scoping and planning, working papers, closing decks, draft and final reports and regular interaction with key stakeholders throughout the audit.
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Review and approve of the documented results of audit work to ensure compliance with the internal requirements and IIA standards.
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Communicate and maintain relationships with clients, senior level management, and team members to gather information, identify ambiguous situations, and collaboratively solve problems.
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Manage budgeted hours for each of the individual assignments you are responsible for.
- Escalate any challenges to complete the assignment within the budgeted hours to the Senior Audit Manager (SAM).
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Review and approval of Potential Audit findings, including distribution to the audit client for agreement.
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Review & / or draft the audit report for final review by the Senior Leadership team.
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Meet with client management to discuss and agree the draft report and agree viable solutions to achieve the most effective and efficient remediation for the audit issues identified.
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Review follow-up on the internal audit findings and agreed action plans to ensure adequacy and timeliness of actions, until deficiencies are remediated.
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Support the SAMs and other members of the Global Audit Senior Leadership Team in conducting Global Internal Audit Quality Assurance reviews.
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Complete the audit assignments in accordance with the Global Audit Manual and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, local regulators and Industry guidance.
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Stay abreast of best practices, both internally and externally.
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Assist the Global Internal Audit Senior Leadership Team in the implementation of the Audit Center strategic goals.
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Develop team members to ensure appropriate skill and staffing of the Internal Audit team (on-the-job training, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities, etc.)
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Contribute to the performance feedback session(s) of all levels of team members for the annual appraisal process.
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Assist in the screening, recruiting and interviewing of employment candidates when vacancies arise.
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Contribute to the development and maintenance of the department policies and procedures.
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Carry out duties following Gallagher policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance and Gallagher’s shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business.
About you
Qualifications:
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Minimum Required Degree: CA
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Preferred Degree: MBA, CIA
Certificate(s)/Special Training:
Experience ( Career Level Guide):
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Required:
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Chartered Accountant
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Minimum of six years of work experience in public accounting and/or industry.
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Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
Preferred:
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Advance degree, preferably in accounting, finance or related field.(CAC)
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Degree from an accredited from college / university
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Professional qualification preferred. Likely accounting / auditing /industry equivalent.
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Relevant experience (preferably financial services, insurance, insurance brokerage advantageous).
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
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Strong team / project engagement and co-ordination.
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Strong understanding of professional audit standards, COSO, Sarbanes- Oxley and risk assessment practices.
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Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholder.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Expertise in Microsoft applications.
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Ability to lead others in a way that motivates and inspires them to achieve desired outcomes
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Ability to lead both initiatives and team in a fast paced environment and comfortable driving and assimilating change.
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Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
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Act as a resource to audit staff in specialized areas of expertise and professional audit standards.
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Excellent customer service focus, including the ability to manage potentially contentious interactions and the ability to strike a balance between oversight and getting buy-in from the businesses.
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Execution of the team and individual performance goals.
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Maintain knowledge of current accounting (CAC only) and auditing practices through continuing professional education.
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Highly motivated with ability to manage and meet deadlines and ensure quality in every aspect of assigned work.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Ability to manage/balance multiple priorities.
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Ability to conduct performance management discussions.
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Ability to design and implement new processes
Additional Information
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
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Competitive compensation
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Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
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Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
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A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
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The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
