Internal Audit Executive

Qualification:

Roles & Responsibilities

A. Internal Audit & Management Assurance Reviews

1. Plan and perform

   end-to-end internal audit and assurance reviews

   covering business, financial, and operational processes.
2. Develop or update

   audit programs and checklists

   tailored to each process before initiating the audit.
3. Conduct

   process walkthroughs and risk-control assessments

   in coordination with process owners.
4. Coordinate with

   internal and external auditors

   , ensuring effective execution, quality of work papers, and adherence to timelines.
5. Monitor and review audit progress — including

   review of external firm deliverables

   and holding bi-weekly progress reviews.
6. Ensure timely

   data collection, follow-up, and resolution of escalations

   from auditors.
7. Review

   draft audit reports

   to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adequate coverage of scope areas.
8. Participate in

   audit closure discussions

   , obtaining management responses with action plans and realistic implementation timelines.
9. Follow up on the

   implementation of audit recommendations

   and ensure timely closure of findings.

B. Follow-up and Continuous Improvement

1. Conduct

   periodic follow-ups

   on open audit issues and track closure status.
2. Validate the adequacy and effectiveness of remediation actions before formal closure.
3. Maintain

   issue tracking dashboards and management MIS

   for timely reporting of audit and control gaps.
4. Contribute to

   continuous improvement initiatives

   within the internal audit and IFC framework — including automation, analytics, and process optimization.

C. Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  Internal Audit Standards

  ,

  COSO Framework

  , and

  IFC guidelines

  under the Companies Act, 2013.
• Sound understanding of

  business processes, internal controls, and risk management frameworks

  .
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in

  audit management tools

  , MS Excel, and data analytics (ACL / IDEA / Power BI preferred).
• Experience in working with

  cross-functional teams

  and managing audits across multiple business verticals.