Executive Internal Audit

Phenom; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phenom is seeking an Executive – Internal Audit to support renewable energy operations including solar, wind, hybrid and EPC projects, with a focus on risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

You will conduct audits, test controls, review costs and contracts, visit sites, and assist ERM, governance, and ESG reporting.

Experience: 2–3 years in audit or compliance; CA/MBA; knowledge of ERP systems like SAP/Oracle.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in internal audit, risk, or compliance.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, power, or EPC sectors preferred.
• Exposure to multi-location/project-based audits.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Assurance: Conduct operational, financial, project, and compliance audits.
• Test internal controls, processes, and systems for effectiveness.
• Participate in reviews project costs, CAPEX, OPEX, and vendor contracts.
• Visit plants & sites for audit reviews.
• Risk Management & Governance: Support in ERM initiatives; Investigations for fraud risks when required.
• Compliance & Regulatory: Test compliance with statutory, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Skills

Audit standards

Risk frameworks

Analytical skills

Report writing

Ethical standards

Stakeholder management

Education

CA / MBA (Finance)

CIA / CISA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Job Summary

The Executive – Internal Audit will be responsible for supporting the internal audit function across renewable energy operations, including solar, wind, hybrid, and EPC projects. The role ensures risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance to support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit & Assurance

• Conduct operational, financial, project, and compliance audits.
• Test internal controls, processes, and systems for effectiveness.
• Participate in reviews project costs, CAPEX, OPEX, and vendor contracts.
• Visit plants & sites for audit reviews.

2. Risk Management & Governance

• Support in enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives.
• Participate in investigations for fraud risks, when required.

3. Compliance & Regulatory

• Test compliances with statutory, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Participate in reviews for adherence to renewable energy policies, PPAs, and regulatory filings.
• Participate in reviews for compliance with ESG and sustainability reporting norms.

4. Process Improvement & Controls

• Prepare draft reports for process improvements and cost optimization initiatives.
• Prepare summary of gaps in internal control systems and SOPs.
• Test ERP systems and IT controls.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Prepare audit findings summary for senior management and Audit Committee.
• Follow up on audit observations and closure of action items.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, procurement, and legal teams.

Key Areas of Audit Coverage

• Project Development & EPC
• Power Generation & O&M
• Procurement & Vendor Management
• Revenue & PPA Management
• Treasury & Funding
• Inventory & Asset Management
• Statutory & Tax Compliance
• IT & Cyber Controls
• ESG & Sustainability Reporting

Work Experience

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance)
• Additional certifications (CIA, CISA, Risk Management) preferred

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or compliance
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, power, or EPC sectors preferred
• Exposure to multi-location/project-based audits

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of audit standards, risk frameworks, and controls
• Understanding of renewable energy operations and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and report-writing abilities
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MS Office
• Stakeholder management skills

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