Internal Audit Consultant

Position: Internal Auditor Construction & Infrastructure

Experience: 38 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)

Location: Hyderabad

Working Days: 5 Days a Week

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Internal Audit professional with experience in the Construction and Infrastructure sector. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of construction project life cycles, project controls, contract management, procurement processes, and risk-based internal audit methodologies. The ideal candidate must be a Civil Engineer by qualification and should have hands-on experience conducting internal audits for construction and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audits for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Review project governance, project execution, procurement, contract management, billing, and project cost controls.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls across project operations.
• Conduct audits covering project planning, budgeting, tendering, vendor management, and project monitoring processes.
• Identify operational, financial, compliance, and project execution risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Evaluate compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings, and track closure of audit observations.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide actionable recommendations for process improvements.
• Coordinate with project teams, business stakeholders, and management to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support special reviews, investigations, and management-requested assignments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 38 years of experience in Internal Audit within the Construction and Infrastructure sector.
• Mandatory experience auditing construction projects, EPC projects, real estate development projects, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of
• Project Costing & Budgetary Controls
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Project Billing & Revenue Recognition
• Tendering Processes
• Project Monitoring & Execution Controls
• Vendor Management
• Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
• Experience in preparing audit reports and presenting observations to management.
• Knowledge of project management and construction business processes.
• Good analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and audit documentation tools.

Mandatory Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience in Internal Audit

Exposure to Construction/Infrastructure Domain Clients

Experience in Risk Assessment and Audit Execution

Strong understanding of Project Controls and Contract Management