Head- Internal Audit

Zoho; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho in Kerala, India seeks an Internal Audit Manager to plan, lead, and execute the organization's internal audit function, ensuring governance, compliance, and operational efficiency across centres and departments.

You will supervise the audit team, allocate assignments, and drive continuous improvement in internal controls, bank reconciliations, procurement, and financial processes, while coordinating with external and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified CA or CA Intermediate passed.
• Additional certifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan based on organizational risk assessments.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the Internal Audit team to ensure effective audit execution.
• Allocate audit assignments and monitor timely completion of audit activities.
• Conduct and review internal audits across branches, projects, and departments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements.
• Verify accounting records, documents, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities as required.

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

CA Intermediate passed

Job description

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Date Opened 28/07/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Province Kerala
• Country India
• Postal Code 673009

Job Description

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executingthe organization's internal audit function to ensure effective governance,robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.The role involves evaluating financial and operational processes, identifyingrisks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting management instrengthening internal control systems across all centres and departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Developand implement the annual internal audit plan based on organizational riskassessments.
• Lead,supervise, and mentor the Internal Audit team to ensure effective auditexecution.
• Allocateaudit assignments and monitor timely completion of audit activities.
• Conductand review internal audits across branches, projects, and departments.
• Evaluatethe effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend processimprovements.
• Verifyaccounting records, supporting documents, and financial transactions foraccuracy and compliance.
• Reviewcash management, bank reconciliations, inventory controls, fixed assets,procurement, and other financial processes.
• Ensurecompliance with applicable statutory regulations, including Income Tax,TDS, GST, EPF, ESI, and other regulatory requirements.
• Preparecomprehensive audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionablerecommendations.
• Monitorand follow up on the implementation of audit findings and correctiveactions.
• Performrisk assessments and identify areas requiring management attention.
• Reviewfinancial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting schedules.
• Auditcompliance with organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs), and approval authorities.
• Supportmanagement in strengthening governance frameworks and internal controlmechanisms.
• Coordinatewith external auditors, statutory auditors, and regulatory authorities asrequired.
• Maintainthe highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethicsin all audit activities.
• Train,mentor, and guide audit team members to enhance audit quality andoperational efficiency.
• Recommendprocess improvements, automation initiatives, and best practicesimprove organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications .

• Must be a Qualified CA OR CA Intermediate passed
• Additionalcertifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance will bean added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Finance, or RiskManagement.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in the Charitable Trust / NGO sector
• Provenexperience in leading audit teams and managing organization-wide auditassignments.