Executive/Senior Executive - Internal Audit

K C Mehta & Co LLP; Vadodara; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

K C Mehta & Co LLP in Gujarat invites applications for an Internal Audit role. The role involves supporting and independently executing internal audits from planning through reporting, with client interaction and timely completion of tasks assigned by the Manager.

Responsibilities include end-to-end audit execution, data gathering, risk assessment, documentation, and drafting audit observations while upholding confidentiality and audit standards. Travel to client locations is required.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of accounting, business processes, risks and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ERP exposure is an advantage.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work in teams and travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end internal audits, including process understanding, risk assessment, walkthroughs, testing and documentation.
• Prepare data requirement lists, audit programs, risk-control matrices and clear working papers.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify control gaps, exceptions and improvement opportunities.
• Interact with client teams for information, clarification, discussion of observations and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Draft factual, concise audit observations and prepare draft and final audit reports and presentations.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional conduct and compliance with the firm's audit methodology and quality standards.
• Perform other engagement and practice-development tasks assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Established in the entrepreneurial state of Gujarat (India) in 1958 by our Mentor, Late Shri (Prof.) K C Mehta with the main aim of providing practical exposure to students of commerce and chartered accountancy, K C Mehta & Co LLP (‘KCM’) has grown over the past six decades to become an all-services Chartered Accountancy firm. KCM thrives on the values and principles set by Late Shri (Prof.) K C Mehta and the leadership continues to take the legacy forward. We hustle in continuous pursuit of excellence consolidating upon the foundation of the six tenets of integrity, independence, consistency, creativity, excellence and versatility.

KCM offers a wide spectrum of services, from statutory audit to forensic audit, from individual tax to global transfer pricing, from India entry strategy to transaction advisory, and more. KCM’s uniqueness lies in the fact that it has specialists for all service areas, and yet, they all work as one cohesive team and not in silos; thereby bringing diverse synergies and providing comprehensive solutions even in the most challenging situations.

Over the years, KCM has established itself as a ‘global outreach firm’ serving clients from across continents and in major jurisdictions, including the US, Germany and other parts of Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Middle East, ASEAN, etc. KCM has evolved as a trusted advisor not only for individuals and corporates but also as a trusted partner for consulting firms and associations across the globe with its uncanny knack of understanding the expectations and requirements of different cultures and geographies.

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Role Summary

Support and independently execute internal audit assignments from planning through reporting. The role involves client interaction, and timely completion of responsibilities assigned by the Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end internal audits, including process understanding, risk assessment, walkthroughs, testing and documentation.
• Prepare data requirement lists, audit programs, risk-control matrices and clear working papers.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify control gaps, exceptions and improvement opportunities.
• Interact with client teams for information, clarification, discussion of observations and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Draft factual, concise audit observations and prepare draft and final audit reports and presentations.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional conduct and compliance with the firm's audit methodology and quality standards.
• Perform other engagement and practice-development tasks assigned by the Manager.

Required Skills

• Good understanding of accounting, business processes, risks and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ERP exposure is an advantage.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work in teams and travel to client locations.

Preferred Candidate Profile

A proactive, detail-oriented professional with a learning mindset, sound judgement and confidence to interact with clients while delivering practical and well-supported audit findings.