Job Description

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for executing scheduled internal audits/ special projects across Group entities under the supervision of Senior Manager/ Manager - Internal Audit. Assignments should be executed in line with Annual Audit Plan to assess the design/ operational effectiveness of controls, safeguarding of assets, compliances, and efficiency of operations.

Audit Assignment Planning · Prepare audit work program for areas being audited based on process discussions with auditees and previous audits being undertaken. · Audit work program should ensure adequate coverage for establishing: o Effectiveness of internal controls so that processes operate with operational and financial integrity, o Identification of improvement areas to enhance, simplify, automate controls as well as improve process efficiency, o Ensure safeguarding of assets and achievement of organizational objectives and o Compliance with laws and regulations. · Incorporate new methods, techniques, and tools in planning (as well as executing) audits.

Audit Execution & Reporting · Executive audit assignments independently or along with team under the supervision of Seniors. Ensure timely and appropriate execution of audit while ensuring, · Adequate coverage of transactions (sampling as well as data analytics), · Deploying accepted tools and techniques to make audit process efficient and · Keeping in context materiality as well weaknesses observed in the process. · Highlight potential risks and quantify either value at stake or improvement potential wherever applicable. · Come up with recommendations that are value adding, practical and improve on current operations. · Write concise, clear reports with facts and explanations that are suitable for senior management while at the same time are very actionable. · Maintain audit standards, working papers and overall, a highly professional approach. · Follow-up and track implementation of the recommendations provided when they become due. Audit Integrity & Standards · Ensure confidentiality. · Ensure adherence to the internal audit department's SoPs and Policies for self and reportees. · Ensure compliance with the Internal Auditing Standards issued by IIA. Other · Ensure appropriate Audit technology tools are used to provide the highest level of assurance in an efficient manner. · Advise in decision making, framing of policies, cost rationalization by providing an independent analysis. · Occasionally also take up business improvement projects as guided by Head of Department. · Monitor international developments, emerging trends and best practices in internal auditing and implement them, as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Job Experience Fresher (CA, CIA). Experience of 1-2 years in internal audit or risk management would be added advantage. Preferred background of a Big 4/ Reputed Consultancy/ Industry.

Required Leadership Skills Independent handling of audit, effective engagement with process owners, closing discussion with process owners and report preparation. - Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: