Internal Auditor - CA/CPA
Exclusive Search Recruitment Consultants · Chennai · onsite · Posted 59d ago
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About this role
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform data analytics and risk interviews to facilitate the development of, and draft annual risk assessment to determine the audit plan and the calendar.
- Manage the audit team (both internal staff and external co-source resources), to deliver the project as per the agreed timelines.
- Define the audit objective and review targeted risk assessments to determine scope of audit projects. Perform discussions/ process walk-throughs to facilitate the development of the audit scope and approach during the planning phase.
- Review corresponding engagement request lists and other key planning documents.
- Review data analytics for the relevant areas as available and identify outliners / key focus areas for testing of internal controls.
- Execute/conduct special financial, operational and technology audits.
- Act as a key liaison with BCT management and external auditors throughout the audit process.
- Review the design of the control testing approach and related audit program.
- Provide leadership to and supervision of other auditors participating in the project.
- Provide training of and feedback to less experienced auditors on the engagement.
- Perform detailed review and monitor audit progress to ensure completion within allotted timeframes.
- Draft reports of audit findings and obtain management responses in accordance with the functions KPIs and procedures. Ensure alignment with BCT management.
- Monitor remediation efforts related to such findings and ensure timely closure of action points. Manage overdue audit issues.
- Review documentation of testing results in the reporting tool aligned with the audit framework and methodology.
- Participate in risk assessment and governance-related activities.
Key Requirements, Skills, & Competencies:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
- Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, or SOX-related certifications will be an added advantage.
- Bachelors degree in a business-related field, preferably with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
- Auditing background with 7+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, consulting, advisory, and professional services.
- Big-4 and/or Technology industry experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment and control frameworks.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated expertise in navigating and auditing within globally implemented ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or similar) is a must-have requirement.
- Ability to multi-task, manage multiple stakeholders, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment as well as independently.
- Exposure to global operations/ multi-location audits is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong time management and ability to manage deadlines.
- Demonstrate high level of integrity and sound independent judgement.
- Experience with data analytics and visualization software is preferred.
- Open to travel, including international travel.
- Information Technology Auditing background will be an added advantage.
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