Senior Associate, Global Internal Audit

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: India Location: 1st Floor, Embassy Vajram Onyx, Embassy Tech Village, Outer Ring Road, Devarabisanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560103, India. Role introduction Moving people. Shaping the future. At Otis, we take pride in leading the industry we founded – elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We became an independent, publicly traded company in early 2020 and are excited about our future as we implement our Otis Vision Statement: We give people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. We feel there has never been a better time to join our team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Audit professional to support risk-based audit activities across financial, operational, and compliance areas to join as a Senior Associate to support our Global Internal Audit team. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate internal controls, identify process improvements, and support the organization’s governance and risk management objectives. This role reports to the Director, Internal Audit, but will work with all members of the team to support a variety of assignments. The position is in India. Key Responsibilities: Execute internal audits in line with the annual audit plan, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting Support audit planning and administration activities, including understanding end-of-the-end business processes, risks, and controls Review business processes to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement Perform control testing and document audit procedures and findings Support risk assessments and contribute to audit scoping Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and risks Prepare clear and concise audit reports with actionable recommendations Track and validate remediation of audit findings Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, IT, and Compliance Support special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements as required Bring your skills using emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and brainstorm with the team to operationalize ideas that improve audit quality and efficiency Support special projects, research, and ad hoc research as assigned Uphold confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions Qualifications and Experience needed: 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk Advisory / Consulting. Qualified CA / MBA (Finance) preferred Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA are a plus Experience in SOX/internal controls, financial audits, or operational audits Proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel pivot tables, basic SQL, Power BI) and US GAAP are advantages. Key Skills and Competencies Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data Strong documentation and report-writing skills Good understanding of business processes (finance, operations, and basic IT) Effective communication and stakeholder management skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment What We Expect from You Demonstrate ownership of assigned audits, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery Go beyond issue identification to understand root causes and recommend practical solutions Apply professional judgment in assessing risks and control effectiveness Communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders at different levels Leverage data and analytics to enhance audit insights Maintain a proactive and continuous improvement mindset If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here . Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. 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