Chartered Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for independently reviewing financial and operational processes, internal controls, and compliance across the group companies.
• Plan and execute internal audit assignments as per the monthly, quarterly & annual/internal audit plan.
• Conduct regular audits of financial statements, ledgers, inventory, purchase register, purchase orders, indent, quotation and supporting records to check accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards and laws.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, SOPs, and risk management practices in all key functions (finance, purchases, inventory, sales, operations, etc.).
• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Review statutory compliances (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, labour laws, etc.) and highlight noncompliances, if any.
• Prepare clear, brief audit reports with observations, risk rating, root cause, and practical recommendations, and present them to management/Director.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and track closure status with process owners.
• Assist management in developing or updating internal policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA); additional certifications like CIA or internal audit course from ICAI will be an added advantage.
• 37 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, preferably in manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and Indian regulatory requirements (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, labour laws, etc.).
• Good understanding of audit techniques, data analysis, sampling, and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Power Point and accounting/ERP software (e.g., Tally, Zoho, SAP, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills with high integrity and independence.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and strong ethical standards; ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Attention to detail and strong problemsolving approach.
• Ability to work independently and handle group companies audits at a time.
• Constructive attitude while dealing with departments and ability to convince stakeholders for process improvements.