Senior Associate

We are looking for Senior Associates for our Risk Advisory Services Team in Chennai.

YOUR ROLE INCLUDES

• Develop and implement an internal audit plan
• Ensure that the internal audit function provides an independent assessment of the adequacy of the company’s internal systems and controls, including the systems for appropriate identification and evaluation of risk and compliance with all applicable laws and regulation
• Ensure objectivity and thoroughness of the data collected and processed
• Ensure that appropriate advice is given for maintaining an effective system of internal financial control
• Conduct internal audits, pre-audits, and coordination with external auditors of the company
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Actively involve in team building and networking activities

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Effective Communication and Human Relations skills
• Good articulation and Report Writing skills
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations, and law
• Knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards/ Internal Audit Standards of ICAI
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
• Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Ability to observe and understand business processes
• Excellent English Language in terms of reading, writing, and speaking
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new software’s
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make presentations to Audit Committees of Boards
• Strong work ethics the confidentiality of information (in particular)
• Data Analytics

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in Internal Audit Function
• CA / MBA / CIA
• Use of Software’s like CAATs’(Computer-aided audit tools), ACL (Audit Command Language), IDEA, etc.,

ABOUT US

PKF Sridhar and Santhanam LLP is an independent networking firm and an exclusive member in India for PKF International providing local expertise in accounting and business advisory services across the Globe.

LIFE AT PKF S&S LLP

We value our people with high regards and strongly believe in "One family" approach with an inclusive culture and nonhierarchical environment. With some of the best minds in the industry from different walks of life, we believe in mentoring and building fellow professionals through constant training programs and by embracing diverse frame of mind. As a part of PKF, you will have a chance to build the best professional version of you under the guidance of unique and established professionals, while we also count on your contributions to the constant firm building activities.