Internal Audit Analyst with Finance Controls

Akana Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Akana Services in Bengaluru, India seeks an Internal Audit Analyst Finance & Controls to support audit activities, control testing, and risk assessments. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or financial controls.

Key responsibilities include planning and conducting audits, testing financial controls, documenting findings, and communicating risks to stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• 24 years of experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, Financial Controls, or ICFR.
• CA, CPA, CIA, or ACCA certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting internal audits.
• Perform audit procedures and test financial and internal controls.
• Review processes to identify control gaps, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Perform ICFR testing and maintain proper audit documentation.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit findings and recommendations.
• Communicate audit observations and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure audit work is completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Work closely with Finance and other business teams during audits.
• Maintain proper documentation and supporting evidence for audit activities.
• Support special audit projects and other team activities as required.

Skills

Financial controls

Internal audit

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Excel

MS Office

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

GRC tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Internal Audit Analyst Finance & Controls to support internal audit activities, financial control testing, and risk assessments. The ideal candidate should have 24 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting internal audits.
• Perform audit procedures and test financial and internal controls.
• Review processes to identify control gaps, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Perform ICFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) testing and maintain proper audit documentation.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit findings and recommendations.
• Communicate audit observations and risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure audit work is completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Work closely with Finance and other business teams during audits.
• Maintain proper documentation and supporting evidence for audit activities.
• Support special audit projects and other team activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• 24 years of experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, Financial Controls, or ICFR.
• Experience in audit testing, control assessment, and audit documentation.
• CA, CPA, CIA, or ACCA certification is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Good understanding of financial controls and internal audit processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
• Good command of English.

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or GRC tools is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Experience in a corporate or multinational environment is preferred.