Team Leader – Internal Audit | Payroll, Sales, Operations & Compliance | Up to ₹65K

Company: Aimlay Pvt. Ltd.

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Lead, Mentor, and Drive Excellence in Auditing

audit professional with strong leadership skills

Internal Audit Team Leader

About Aimlay

EdTech and professional services platform

We specialize in higher education support and organizational process excellence, ensuring strong compliance, payroll integrity, and operational efficiency. Our rich ecosystem of professionals and experts enables us to simplify governance and auditing processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan aligned with company objectives
• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential non-compliance, inefficiency, and financial exposure
• Lead financial, operational, payroll, and compliance audits across all departments

2. Payroll & Compliance Oversight

• Review payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies
• Verify employee records, attendance, statutory deductions (PF, ESI, TDS, gratuity, etc.), and payouts
• Identify gaps, risks, or fraud possibilities in payroll management and suggest improvements
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll reporting and reconciliation with accounts

3. Process & Internal Controls

• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of academic, administrative, and financial processes
• Ensure adherence to internal control systems and regulatory frameworks
• Strengthen compliance mechanisms in payroll, vendor payments, procurement, and fee collections

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of 10 audit professionals
• Allocate assignments, review audit reports, and ensure timely completion of audit cycles
• Provide training and guidance to strengthen team capabilities, especially in payroll and finance audits

5. Reporting & Recommendations

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and corrective action plans
• Present audit outcomes and recommendations to senior management and the Board, as required
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure sustainable improvements

6. Risk Management & Advisory

• Advise management on risk mitigation strategies and process enhancements
• Support in developing frameworks for governance, payroll integrity, and compliance
• Assist management during external audits and regulatory inspections

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal audit practices, risk management, payroll systems, and compliance frameworks
• In-depth understanding of financial management, accounting standards, statutory payroll compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring abilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and report-writing skills
• High ethical standards, integrity, and objectivity
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Hands-on experience in payroll audit and payroll systems
• Experience in the education sector or service industry is an added advantage
• Proven track record in leading large audit teams and managing company-wide audits

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