Internal Audit

Profound Human Resource Development Advisors; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Profound Human Resource Development Advisors in Kolkata invites a GM Internal Audit to provide independent assurance on controls, risk management and governance across the Group. The role leads a lean audit team and acts as guardian of financial discipline and compliance.

You will report to the Chairman, oversee planning, execution, and reporting of audits, coordinate with CRO and external auditors, and drive improvements to strengthen risk management and control environments across diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting internal audits across functions.
• Ability to identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with business priorities.
• Lead audits across finance, procurement, IT, HR, and operations to assess controls.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Team leadership

Job description

Role & responsibilities

GM Internal Audit

Role Purpose

To provide independent and objective assurance to theChairmanand senior leadership on the

effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across all

verticals of the Group. The Head of Internal Audit acts as the guardian of financial discipline,

process integrity, and compliance, ensuring that PS Groupoperatesefficiently, ethically, and

with minimal risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Governance and Planning

• - Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan, aligned with the Groups business priorities.
• - Review critical business functions such as finance, construction, procurement, sales, post-sales, HR, and IT systems.
• - Present the annual plan and quarterly updates directly to theChairman.

Internal Audit Execution

• - Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits to assess control adequacy and process efficiency.
• -Identifycontrol weaknesses, irregularities, or inefficiencies; recommend pragmatic corrective actions.
• - Lead special audits or investigations in cases of suspected fraud, leakage, or non-compliance.
• - Ensure that management implements corrective actions within defined timelines.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• - Verify accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, project cost tracking, and vendor payments.
• - Review controls around budget approvals, project cash flows, and procurement processes.
• - Audit customer receivables, collections, and credit policies for robustness and risk exposure.

Risk & Compliance Coordination

• - Work closely with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to align audit priorities with top enterprise risks.
• - Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance under Companies Act, RERA, GST, and income tax laws.
• - Recommend process automation or policy updates to strengthen risk management.

Reporting & Communication

• -Submitquarterly audit reports and executive summaries to theChairman, highlighting:
• - Key observations and risk areas
• - Root causes and control gaps
• - Action plans and follow-up status
• -Maintainprofessional independence and ensure confidentiality of all findings.

Team & Vendor Management

• - Build and manage a lean internal audit team with domain specialists.
• - Coordinate with external audit firms for co-sourced audits (e.g., IT, construction quality, tax).
• - Provide training and promote a culture of accountability and control awareness across departments.