Audit & Compliance Specialist

Job Title: Audit & Compliance Specialist

Department: Finance & Governance
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Reports To: Chief Finance Officer / Compliance Head

About Aeden Fruits International Pvt. Ltd.

Aeden Fruits International is a leading importer and distributor of premium fruits across India, focused on delivering freshness, quality, and reliability. We are driven by our commitment to operational excellence, transparency, and compliance — ensuring every process reflects our values of trust and integrity.

Role Overview:

The Audit & Compliance Specialist will oversee the internal audit function, ensuring adherence to statutory, financial, and operational compliance standards. The role involves conducting risk assessments, preparing audit reports, recommending process improvements, and ensuring compliance with internal policies, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and manage internal audits across departments to assess compliance, efficiency, and risk management.
• Review financial statements, ledgers, and operational processes to identify discrepancies or policy deviations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, taxation norms, ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, and company policies.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for both internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with department heads to close audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor adherence to internal controls and recommend continuous improvements.
• Conduct compliance checks on vendor contracts, import/export documentation, and financial transactions.
• Prepare and present audit summaries, compliance dashboards, and risk assessment reports to management.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and government authorities during statutory or third-party audits.
• Support in policy drafting, document control, and maintenance of audit documentation as per ISO and governance frameworks.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (CA Inter / MBA Finance preferred).
• 2–5 years of experience in audit, compliance, or risk management roles.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, taxation, trade compliance, and audit standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or Quality Management Systems (QMS) is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems, and documentation tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking & problem-solving
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks
• Documentation & reporting accuracy
• Integrity & ethical conduct
• Collaborative and proactive mindset

Growth Path:

This role offers a pathway to advance into Senior Compliance Manager or Governance & Risk Lead positions, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration across finance, operations, and trade departments.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person