Internal Audit Associate

S K AGRAWAL AND CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

S K AGRAWAL AND CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LLP is seeking a qualified Internal Audit professional to strengthen financial controls and governance. The role involves conducting audits across processes, controls, and compliance, and preparing comprehensive working papers and reports for management review.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Com or equivalent, 2–4 years of internal audit experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a proven ability to identify control gaps and propose practical

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of internal audit procedures, internal controls, accounting principles, and risk assessment.
• Experience in conducting process audits, compliance audits, and financial audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify control gaps and irregularities.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Good communication, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interact with clients, process owners, and management professionally.
• Candidates with experience in a CA firm/Internal Audit firm will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of business processes, financial transactions, and operational activities.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and systems.
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, financial irregularities, and operational risks.
• Verify supporting documents, accounting records, invoices, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Perform process and compliance audits to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify unusual trends, discrepancies, and potential risks.
• Prepare detailed audit working papers, observations, and internal audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and management and assist in monitoring the implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Assist in improving internal controls, operational efficiency, and risk management practices.
• Coordinate with clients/internal teams during the audit process and ensure timely completion of assigned audit areas.

Skills

Internal audits

Internal controls

Process audits

Report writing

Communication

Education

B.Com / B.Com (Hons.) or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of business processes, financial transactions, and operational activities.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and systems.
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, financial irregularities, and operational risks.
• Verify supporting documents, accounting records, invoices, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Perform process and compliance audits to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify unusual trends, discrepancies, and potential risks.
• Prepare detailed audit working papers, observations, and internal audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and management and assist in monitoring the implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Assist in improving internal controls, operational efficiency, and risk management practices.
• Coordinate with clients/internal teams during the audit process and ensure timely completion of assigned audit areas.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualification: B.Com / B.Com (Hons.) or equivalent.
• Experience: 24 years of experience in Internal Audit.
• Good knowledge of internal audit procedures, internal controls, accounting principles, and risk assessment.
• Experience in conducting process audits, compliance audits, and financial audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify control gaps and irregularities.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Good communication, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interact with clients, process owners, and management professionally.
• Candidates with experience in a CA firm/Internal Audit firm will be preferred.