Head- Internal Audit

Thanal; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal in India is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the organization's internal audit function, strengthen governance, and ensure robust controls across all centres and departments.

The role requires a Qualified CA or CA Intermediate with 7–10 years in internal audit or risk management, and 4+ years in the charitable/NGO sector. You will mentor the audit team, coordinate with external auditors, and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified CA or CA Intermediate.
• Experience in internal audit, finance, or risk management.
• Experience leading audit teams and organization-wide audits.
• NGO/Charitable Trust sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan.
• Lead and mentor the internal audit team.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Verify accounting records and financial transactions.
• Review cash management, bank reconciliations, and inventory controls.
• Ensure compliance with Income Tax, GST, EPF, ESI.
• Prepare audit reports with observations and recommendations.
• Follow up on audit findings and corrective actions.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

CA qualification

CA Intermediate

Job description

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing the 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, identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting management in strengthening internal control systems across all centres and departments.

Key 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 process improvements.
  
• Verify accounting records, supporting documents, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
  
• Review cash management, bank reconciliations, inventory controls, fixed assets, procurement, and other financial processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations, including Income Tax, TDS, GST, EPF, ESI, and other regulatory requirements.
  
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionable recommendations.
  
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit findings and corrective actions.
  
• Perform risk assessments and identify areas requiring management attention.
  
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting schedules.
  
• Audit compliance with organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and approval authorities.
  
• Support management in strengthening governance frameworks and internal control mechanisms.
  
• Coordinate with external auditors, statutory auditors, and regulatory authorities as required.
  
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics in all audit activities.
  
• Train, mentor, and guide audit team members to enhance audit quality and operational efficiency.
  
• Recommend process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to improve organizational effectiveness.
  

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing the 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, identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting management in strengthening internal control systems across all centres and departments.

Key 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 process improvements.
  
• Verify accounting records, supporting documents, and financial transactions for accuracy and compliance.
  
• Review cash management, bank reconciliations, inventory controls, fixed assets, procurement, and other financial processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations, including Income Tax, TDS, GST, EPF, ESI, and other regulatory requirements.
  
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionable recommendations.
  
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit findings and corrective actions.
  
• Perform risk assessments and identify areas requiring management attention.
  
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting schedules.
  
• Audit compliance with organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and approval authorities.
  
• Support management in strengthening governance frameworks and internal control mechanisms.
  
• Coordinate with external auditors, statutory auditors, and regulatory authorities as required.
  
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics in all audit activities.
  
• Train, mentor, and guide audit team members to enhance audit quality and operational efficiency.
  
• Recommend process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to improve organizational effectiveness.
  

Requirements

Qualifications.

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

Experience

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