Internal Auditor (Chartered Accountant)

Role: Internal Auditor

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Mangaluru, Karnataka

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the full audit cycle across companies diverse businesses and geographies, covering risk management, operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with local and international regulations.
• Develop comprehensive internal audit plans, ensuring coverage of all critical business processes across business verticals.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate accounting records, operational reports, business controls, and process flow documentation to identify risk areas and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain MIS reports, templates, and dashboards tailored for the Internal Audit team.
• Present data in a structured and insightful manner to aid audit observations and decision-making.
• Partner with leadership teams across multiple business verticals to recommend risk mitigation measures and ensure alignment with group policies and global best practices.
• Drive consistency and standardization in internal controls and processes across regions, while accommodating local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct follow-up audits to ensure implementation of corrective actions and sustained compliance.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on international audit standards, regulatory changes, and sector best practices.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with senior management and the audit committee to support strategic decision-making and governance.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification from ICAI is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel and ability to work with large, complex datasets.
• 2-3 years of proven experience (post qualification) as an Internal Auditor.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, accounting principles, and international compliance frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, advanced formulas).
• Exposure with data visualization tools like Power BI is desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and present clear, structured reports to senior stakeholders.
• Valid passport holder and willingness to travel extensively (up to 60% of the time) across global locations.
• High level of integrity, independence, and sound professional judgment.