Graduate Trainee - Internal Audit (Contract)

Flex; Chennai District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Chennai is seeking a Graduate Trainee - Internal Audit to learn and contribute to the audit process. You will assist in audits, collect evidence, and help prepare working papers and reports under supervision.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, detail-oriented work, and strong MS Office proficiency as you collaborate with various departments to understand processes and control environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or commerce fields.
• CA Inter / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / CIA pursued or completed preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of financial statements and basic accounting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in internal audits and SOX reviews across departments.
• Collect, analyze, and document audit evidence.
• Prepare working papers and draft observations per standards.
• Participate in walkthroughs, process reviews, and testing of controls.
• Prepare audit reports and presentations for management.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation and confidentiality of audit information.
• Collaborate with departments to understand processes and controls.
• Support the Internal Audit Manager as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

Pursuing CA Inter / ACCA / CIMA / CPA / CIA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Graduate Trainee - Internal Audit position located in Chennai

What a typical day looks like:

• Assist in conducting internal audits/SOX reviews across departments to assess the effectiveness of controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Support the audit team in collecting, analyzing, and documenting audit evidence.
• Prepare working papers and draft audit observations in accordance with audit methodology and standards.
• participate in walkthroughs, process reviews, and testing of internal controls.
• Assist in preparing internal audit reports and presentations for management.
• Help follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain proper documentation and confidentiality of audit information.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand business processes and control environments.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Internal Audit Manager or team lead.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Pursuing or completed professional certifications like CA Inter, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MBA (Finance) or CIA (preferred but not mandatory).
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of financial statements and basic accounting principles.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.