Executive - Audit

Ask Athena; Nashik District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ask Athena is seeking an experienced auditor to oversee accounts and finance audits, including quarterly and six-month checks, with sampling to ensure accurate book-keeping. The role covers in-depth audits, retail store audits nationwide, and depot audits to verify SOP compliance and stock reporting.

The candidate will prepare audit reports and assist in audit planning and tracking across multiple sites, including warehouses and subcontractors, ensuring timely closure of findings.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent qualifications preferred for financial leadership
• ICWA/CA background with intermediate level or higher is desired
• Commerce graduate with strong numerical ability and accounting understanding
• Prior exposure to audit and compliance processes is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Audit Accounts/Finance on quarterly and six-month cycles with sampling for accuracy
• Conduct in-depth/special audits as required by management
• Perform retail store audits across India for compliance and stock checks
• Audit at depots/CFA for SOP/compliance and stock documentation
• Carry out stock take audits at main warehouses and subcontractors
• Scrap activity audits at depots ensuring procedures and disposal are followed
• Draft audit reports with findings and management comments for closure
• Assist in planning and tracking annual, semi-annual and quarterly audits

Education

MBA

ICWA

CA/ICWA - Intermediate

Commerce Graduate

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES OF THIS JOB

Accounts and Finance Audit:

Conducting audit of Accounts / finance on Quarterly / Six Monthly basis. All the records are to be verified on sampling basis to have reasonable assurance regarding correctness of book-keeping & accountancy. Compliances of Accounting Standards, legal provisions are verified. Existing procedures are verified & improvements in existing system is suggested. Also to check whether findings / suggestions of previous audits are complied or not.

In depth Audit / Special Audits:

Based on the Management Requirement etc. areas are selected for in depth audit. Particular area is checked in detail from initial process till end. It includes verification of all the documents /records prepared, existing procedure.

Retail Store Audits:

Audit is conducted at the Retail Doors across India. It is conducted to check compliances as per Retail Procedure Manual, other related Policies / procedures, physical stock take, documentation and ambiance audit etc.

Depot (CFA) Audit

To conduct the audit at depots as per schedule. Depot audit is conducted to check the SOP compliances, other related Policies / procedures, physical stock take on test check basis, documentation, Legal compliances etc.

Stock Take Audit

To conduct stock take audit activity as and when it is conducted at Mother warehouses & subcontractor Locations. It is also conducted for the FSC activity carried out by Logistic Team. Same is conducted to ensure that stock take is carried out as per procedures & policies, no stock is left uncounted.

Scrapping Activity Audit

To conduct audit of scrapping activity carried out at all the depots across India. This is to ensure that the activity is conducted as per set procedure & the defective stock is physically scrapped. (Scrapping Activity Audit is conducted only if it falls during Depot Audit Visit of Audit Team or As and When Required by the Management).

Audit Report

Drafting of Audit report based on the audit findings in consultation with the HOD (Audit). Discussing the report & Obtaining comments from the concerned department / HOD. Release the report to all related persons / departments after discussing with HOD (Audit) & keep track of the same.

Audit Planning & Tracking:

Assisting in preparing annual/six monthly/quarterly Audit Plans and tracking the Audits accordingly. Maintain Monthly Tracker for Retail and Depot Audits.

Education

University Graduate (Preferably Commerce Graduate).

MBA, ICWA

CA/ICWA - Intermediate.