Internal Auditor

Department: Finance 

Location: Pune, India

Reports to: Head of Finance / CFO

Job Summary

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan in alignment with business and compliance priorities.
• Lead financial, operational, and compliance reviews across branches, corporate offices, warehouses, and operations.
• Liaise with external internal audit firms for planning, coordination, and review of audit assignments.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and ensure their periodic testing and documentation.
• Ensure timely implementation of audit observations and monitor closure of identified gaps.
• Conduct detailed reviews of key business processes, including billing, vendor management, freight payments, and revenue assurance, to identify process inefficiencies and control risks.
• Verify compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Companies Act, and other applicable laws.\
• Collaborate with regional finance and operations teams to embed a culture of compliance and control discipline.
• Present audit findings and internal control assessments to management with actionable recommendations.
• Assist in formulating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen process controls.
• Support the CFO in audit committee reporting and in ensuring organization-wide compliance with IFC requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, including experience in an internal audit firm or within the corporate internal audit function.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, statutory compliance, and risk assessment frameworks.Prior exposure to IFC implementation and testing preferred.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or multi-location operations is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and audit analytics tools.Excellent analytical, communication, and report presentation skills.
• High integrity, result orientation, and ability to work independently.Flexibility to travel across India for audit assignments.