Audit Officer

MAHARASHTRA KNOWLEDGE CORPORATION LIMITED

is Hiring!

Audit Officer

About the Company:

Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL) is a high-tech initiative of the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) in the design, development, and delivery of transformative programs, technologies, products, solutions, and services in the fields of Education, Development, Governance and Empowerment (EDGE). With its proven expertise and experience in these fields, MKCL has served crores of users and customers since its inception in 2001.

Designation:Audit Officer

Work Location:MKCL Office at Pune (On-site)

Role

To ensure financial integrity, statutory compliance, and operational efficiency through systematic internal audits, process verification, and continuous monitoring of financial transactions and controls.

Work Profile

Key Responsibilities:

1. Internal Audit & Compliance

Conduct internal audits of financial transactions including share disbursements, vendor payments, reimbursements, petty cash, and revenue records.

Evaluate internal control systems, identify gaps or process deviations, and recommend corrective actions.

Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, and internal SOPs.

Review and monitor internal financial controls and suggest process improvements.

2. Verification & Documentation

Verify vendor bills, purchase orders (POs), employee claims, and travel reimbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Scrutinize supporting documents, approvals, and authorizations prior to processing payments.

Ensure completeness and authenticity of vouchers, bills, and other accounting records.

3. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure full compliance with GST, TDS, PT, MSME, and other statutory laws.

Monitor timely filing of returns and payment of statutory dues.

Maintain compliance documentation and assist in audits and assessments.

Draft replies and responses to statutory notices and queries from authorities.

4. Other Functions

Support policy implementation, internal control reviews, and compliance updates across Programs in the organization.

Any other work entrusted concerning Accounts, Audt, Taxation & Financial Management

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Requisite Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and audit skills with attention to detail, strong knowledge of internal controls.

Sound knowledge of Accounting Standards, Audit processes, GST, Profession Tax, Income Tax Act, Companies Act, and other financial laws.

Proficiency in accounting software (Tally/ERP) and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently with integrity and confidentiality.

Qualification/s

(a) B.Com AND

(b) M.Com and/or Inter CA and/or MBA (Finance)

Relevant Experience

M.Com / CA (Inter): 56 years of post-qualification relevant experience.

Or

MBA (Finance): 45 years post-qualification relevant experience.

Level in MKCL Pay Matrix

(The specific level for the selected candidate shall be decided based on his/her post PG qualification relevant work experience).

M.Com / CA (Inter): Pay Level 1 Member Management Support Staff Type and Category (Applicable for candidates with 56 years of relevant post-qualification experience)

MBA (Finance): Pay Level 1 Member Management Development Staff Type and Category (Applicable for candidates with 45 years of relevant post-MBA experience)

Compensation Package - Cost To Company (CTC)

M.Com / CA (Inter): Range: Approx. Rs.5 Lacs to Rs.6 Lacs per annum (Exact CTC for the selected candidate shall be computed based on his/her post qualification relevant experience)

MBA (Finance): Range: Approx. Rs.9 Lacs to Rs.10 Lacs per annum (Exact CTC for the selected candidate shall be computed based on his/her post qualification relevant experience)

Variable Components (as paid for FY 2024-25):

Annual Special Allowance (ASA): Approximately Rs.1,50,000 for Support Staff Category at mentioned pay level; Rs.2,60,000 for Development Staff Category at mentioned Pay level.

Annual Organizational Performance Linked Award (OPLA): Approximately Rs.45,000 Rs.50,000 for Support Staff; Rs.80,000 - Rs.1,00,000 for Development Staff.

(Above variable annual components are linked to annual profits and will be paid on a pro-rata basis, subject to sufficient profits and as decided by the Key Management Team each year).

Number of Position

1 (One)

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