Job Profile: Executive/ Senior Executive- Internal Audit
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: CFO
Location: Pune, Chinchwad (HO)
Experience Level: 3-6+ years
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across departments.
- Plan, execute, and document internal audit engagements in accordance with audit methodologies and professional standards.
- Coordinate with internal auditor for providing data and to finalize audit reports.
- Perform walkthroughs of key processes with process owners and develop appropriate audit programs.
- Assess potential risks and control weaknesses identified during the audit process.
- Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings, validate observations, and recommend practical solutions.
- Conduct risk assessments to determine high-priority audit areas.
- Lead or contribute to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Financial Control (IFC) reviews.
- Handle the following responsibilities in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):
- Develop, maintain, and periodically review the Company’s Risk Management Policy.
- Define the Company’s risk appetite, risk tolerance thresholds, and key risk indicators (KRIs) for approval by the RMC and the Board, and embed these into business planning and decision‑making.
- Establish a common risk taxonomy, assessment methodology (likelihood × impact), and a Board‑level risk register with clear ownership for each material risk.
- Lead periodic and event‑driven risk identification and assessment across strategic, financial, operational, compliance, sectoral, ESG/sustainability, cyber/information security, fraud and reputational risk categories.
- Work with risk owners to develop, agree and track mitigation and treatment plans, and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and business continuity/contingency arrangements.
- Prepare and present periodic risk reports, dashboards and the risk register to the Risk Management Committee (RMC).
- Coordinate with Internal Audit, the Statutory Auditors and Internal Financial Controls testing to provide integrated assurance and avoid duplication.
- Track and report the status of RMC/Board directions and decisions to closure.
- Advise management on the risk implications of significant transactions, new products, capital expenditure, investments and strategic initiatives before approval.
- Perform testing of controls and business procedures for compliance with internal policies, laws and regulatory standards.
- Develop and present comprehensive audit reports, clearly detailing findings, recommendations and corrective action plans.
- Monitor follow‑up on audit findings to ensure timely and effective remediation.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, changes in regulatory environments and best practices in internal audit and risk management.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Education: Graduate or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g. CA, CIA, CPA) are a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 3 to 6 years of experience in internal auditing, risk management or compliance.
Expertise
- Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk assessment frameworks and internal control evaluation techniques.
- Hands‑on experience with ERM and IFC frameworks.
Skills
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.