Internal Audit Manager
Industry: Logistics / Bonded Warehouse / CFS
Location: Sanpada, Navi Mumbai
Reporting To: CEO / MD
Position Overview
The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of all financial transactions within the organisation. The role includes verification of vendor invoices, supporting documents, statutory compliance, and internal processes prior to payment. The candidate should have strong knowledge of logistics operations, bonded warehouse/CFS activities, GST, TDS, and accounting procedures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Invoice & Document Verification
- Verify vendor invoices related to transportation, warehousing, handling, CHA, freight, manpower, and other logistics services
- Check supporting documents such as contracts, work orders, gate passes, job sheets, PODs, weighbridge slips, warehouse records, and customs documents
- Ensure rate applicability as per agreements or purchase orders before approval
- Identify discrepancies, duplicate billing, excess claims, and non-compliance issues
- Ensure proper authorization and approval matrix is followed
2. Internal Audit & Compliance
- Conduct routine and surprise audits across CFS, warehouse, and logistics operations
- Verify GST compliance including tax invoice format, correct HSN/SAC, place of supply, and RCM applicability
- Check TDS applicability and ensure correct deduction before payments
- Review vendor master, ledger scrutiny, and payment processes
- Monitor statutory records, licenses, bonded warehouse documentation, and customs compliance
- Ensure adherence to company policies and SOPs
3. Financial Controls
- Review accounting entries related to vendor invoices, provisions, reversals, advance adjustments, and month-end closing
- Identify process gaps and recommend corrective actions
- Coordinate with finance teams for vendor account reconciliation
- Monitor credit notes, debit notes, outstanding advances, and ageing reports
4. Operational Process Audit
- Understand end-to-end logistics operations including import/export, storage, transportation, handling, billing, and customer contracts
- Review CFS and warehouse processes such as receipts, dispatch, storage records, gate control, stock movement, and customs documentation
- Audit manpower deployment, overtime validation, and contractor billing
5. Reporting & Follow-Up
- Prepare audit findings and MIS reports with actionable recommendations
- Ensure timely follow-up and closure of audit observations
- Coordinate with operations, accounts, and management teams for process improvements
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com with strong audit background
- Experience: 2–5 years in internal audit, preferably in Logistics / CFS / Bonded Warehouse / Supply Chain industry
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance
- Knowledge of logistics billing, warehousing, transportation, and CFS operations
- Familiarity with ERP / Tally / accounting systems
- Strong analytical, verification, and documentation skills
Soft Skills
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and conduct field audits
- High integrity and professional ethics
Key Competencies
- Vendor Invoice Verification
- Statutory Compliance (GST, TDS)
- Internal Audit & Controls
- Logistics & CFS Operational Knowledge
- Risk Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Reporting & Documentation