Senior Internal Auditor

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop internal audit plans based on risk assessment, business priorities, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct audits for various business verticals: online platforms, offline centres, and corporate functions.

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and compliance mechanisms.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify potential risks across operations (e.g., revenue leakage, fraud, inventory misuse, data security lapses).

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., GST, Income Tax, EdTech regulations).

• Review vendor agreements, marketing spends, fee collection systems, refund processes, and student onboarding protocols.

Operational Efficiency

• Assess effectiveness of SOPs in offline centres, including centre operations, student attendance, and cash handling.

• Audit online platform usage data, subscription patterns, and affiliate marketing spends.

• Recommend controls to improve data integrity, operational workflows, and financial accuracy.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare audit reports with actionable insights for business heads, operations managers, and senior leadership.

• Track implementation of audit findings and follow up on remediation.

• Present findings and risk trends to the management.

Technology Integration

• Work with IT and platform teams to evaluate system-level controls, user access rights, and data logs.

• Audit learning management systems (LMS), CRM, and ERP systems used across business verticals.

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)/ CA Inter, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a Senior Auditor role in internal audit, preferably within the EdTech, education, or multi-site retail/service industries.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of internal audit frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance.

• Familiarity with Tally/ERP systems, Google Workspace, and MS Excel.

• Exposure to EdTech platforms and analytics tools is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.