Internal Audit

Role - Internal Audit

Experience: 4 to 8 Years
Location - Bangalore

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across various business functions and processes.
• Develop audit programs, testing procedures, and audit work papers.
• Execute operational, financial, compliance, and process audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform data analysis to identify control gaps and potential risks.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Assess key business risks and control mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, statutory requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Monitor adherence to governance standards and best practices.

Audit Reporting

• Prepare audit observations, reports, and presentations for management.
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and obtain management responses.
• Track closure of audit observations and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Present significant findings and recommendations to senior management.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Recommend automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Benchmark processes against industry best practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with business teams, finance, operations, HR, procurement, and other departments during audits.
• Build collaborative relationships while maintaining audit independence.
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews as required.

Educational Qualification

• CA / CMA / CPA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com / B.Com.
• Additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, or CPA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 4 to 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, SOX Compliance, or Assurance.
• Prior experience in Big 4 consulting firms (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG) is preferred.
• Experience in conducting operational and financial audits.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Internal Audit Standards and Risk-Based Auditing.
• Knowledge of Internal Financial Controls (IFC), SOX, and Corporate Governance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools.
• Understanding of process documentation and control frameworks.