Internal Audit Executive

Job Title: Internal Audit Executive

Department: Internal Audit / Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Internal Audit Manager / Head of Finance

Job Purpose:

To ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity of the organization’s financial records, internal controls, and operational processes through systematic audit activities and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning & Execution
• Assist in preparing annual internal audit plans and schedules.
• Conduct audits of financial transactions, operational processes, and internal controls as per the plan.
• Verify compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and accounting standards.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Prepare detailed audit working papers and maintain proper documentation of audit findings.
• Draft audit reports highlighting irregularities, risks, and improvement areas.
• Present findings to the Internal Audit Manager and management.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Check adherence to internal financial controls and policies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory laws such as GST, TDS, PF, ESI, etc.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems.
• Process Improvement
• Suggest improvements in accounting and operational procedures.
• Support the design and implementation of stronger internal controls.
• Participate in special assignments such as fraud investigations, inventory verification, and surprise audits.
• Coordination
• Coordinate with accounts, finance, and operations teams for data collection and clarification.
• Liaise with external auditors during statutory and tax audits.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and internal control systems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP systems (Tally, SAP, or similar).
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and independence.

Qualifications:

• Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / Inter CA / CMA.
• Experience: 2–5 years in internal or statutory audit, preferably in a similar industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person