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Role & responsibilities Evaluate whether audited functions (e.g., HR, Finance, Admin, IT, Compliance) effectively support business scalability, operational continuity, and customer/field responsiveness. Identify areas for cost optimization, process simplification, and performance improvement through data-driven audit execution. Ensure timely and high-quality audits with comprehensive documentation, robust control testing, and actionable reporting aligned with RBI/internal policies. Detect and escalate systemic, cross-functional, or high-risk issues based on recurring control weaknesses or process gaps. Track and validate auditee responses, action plan closures, and improvements from prior audits. Contribute to checklist updates, risk coverage enhancement, and automation/digital tool adoption. Test compliance with internal policies, RBI/SEBI guidelines, and ensure accurate reporting of any deviations. Build strategic alignment with functional stakeholders through effective engagement, observation contextualization, and collaborative problem-solving. Demonstrate audit professionalism by adhering to IIA standards, upholding ethics, and maintaining a learning mindset. Adhere to internal audit methodology, documentation standards, and quality assurance processes. Participate in continuous improvement of audit tools, checklists, and scorecards. Draft audit observations, reports, and executive summaries. Present findings to process owners and senior management. Track closure of audit issues and validate corrective actions. Preferred candidate profile Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks. Sound analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with audit tools and ERPs is an advantage. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments. Exposure to NBFCs/MFIs or regulated financial services or / CIA / CISA or other relevant certifications is highly desirable. Knowledge of core corporate processes and related regulatory requirements (especially RBI/SEBI/Companies Act).
