Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or CA Inter.

Experience

• 38 years of experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, or Finance.
• Experience in the Power, Infrastructure, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Big 4 sector is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP systems is desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent and pre-payment audits of expenses, including supply bills, AMC/contractor bills, and coal/fuel supply bills.
• Execute internal audits across Procurement, HR, Stores, Maintenance, Security, Production, and other operational functions.
• Perform contract closure audits, vendor assessments, and employee onboarding documentation audits.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits as per the annual audit plan.
• Review supporting documents, verify transactions, and identify discrepancies, control gaps, and compliance risks.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend process improvements.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and contractual terms.
• Coordinate with departments to discuss audit observations, obtain management responses, and track closure of audit points.
• Prepare audit plans, checklists, working papers, MIS, audit reports, and periodic status updates.
• Maintain proper audit documentation and ensure timely submission of reports.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and capable of meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to plants and manufacturing sites as required.

Preferred Industry Experience

Power, Infrastructure, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Big 4 firms, with prior experience in Internal Audit preferred.