Senior Associate, Global Internal Audit

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.

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