Audit Executive

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute surprise audits across branches, departments, and business operations, ensuring minimal prior intimation.
• Evaluate internal controls, compliance with policies/procedures, and the effectiveness of operational processes.
• Detect and report fraud, misappropriation, or procedural violations with supporting evidence.
• Coordinate with other audit team members to schedule and conduct surprise visits effectively.
• Document audit findings, prepare detailed audit reports, and present results to the Internal Audit Head and relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend corrective actions and follow up on the implementation of remedial measures.
• Conduct inventory verifications, cash counts, and employee spot checks as part of surprise audits.
• Maintain audit evidence and working papers in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Liaise with compliance, risk, and legal departments where necessary.
• Provide training and guidance to junior audit staff involved in surprise audits.
• Continuously improve audit procedures to enhance coverage and risk detection.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of internal audit, internal controls, and risk management.
• Familiarity with fraud investigation techniques.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Willingness to travel frequently and conduct unplanned site visits.

Travel Requirements:

• Extensive travel (up to 70 80%) required for surprise audits.

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