Group Manager - Internal Audit and Risk Management

REF90177Z-Group Manager- Risk Management (Internal Process Audit)-CA with exp of 4-6 years- Pune- UK Shift

Company Description

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. We combine our deep industry knowledge with technology and analytics expertise to co-create innovative, digital-led transformational solutions with clients across 10 industries. We enable businesses in Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare, and Utilities to re-imagine their digital future and transform their outcomes with operational excellence.We deliver an entire spectrum of BPM services in finance and accounting, procurement, customer interaction services and human resources leveraging collaborative models that are tailored to address the unique business challenges of each client. We co-create and execute the future vision of 400+ clients with the help of our 44,000+ employees.

Job Description

• Group Manager - Risk Management
• Location - Pune Full-time (WFO)- UK SHIFT
• We are looking for a proactive and assertive Internal Audit professional to support and lead audit engagements in a client-facing capacity.
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing audit tasks independently while working remotely.
• This role requires strong communication skills, the confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively, and the ability to drive audit processes with minimal supervision.
• Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during internal audit assignments, maintaining clear and professional communication.
2. Plan, execute, and complete internal audits independently, ensuring compliance with audit methodologies and regulatory standards.
3. Proactively identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risks across business areas. 
4. Prepare audit work papers, risk assessments, testing plans, and detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations.
5. Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to validate findings and track remediation progress.
6. Challenge assumptions and practices assertively while maintaining strong client relationships.
7. Ensure timely delivery of audit activities, meeting project deadlines with minimal supervision.
8. Work effectively during UK/ USA shift hours to support client expectations.
9. Travel to Chennai on a need basis for team collaboration, meetings, or audit-related activities.

• Required Skills & Qualifications•
• Experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, or related fields.
• Strong proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to drive audit processes independently.
• Assertive, confident communicator capable of dealing with senior stakeholders diplomatically.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work remotely, manage priorities, and deliver outcomes consistently.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX, COSO).
• Proficiency with audit tools, data analysis, and documentation platforms.
• Willingness to work in UK / USA shift timings and travel to Chennai as required.
• Command over MS Excel, Word and Power Point
• Big 4 candidate preferred

Qualifications

CA or MBA (Finance) with relevant work experience

Experience Level

Entry Level