Internal Audit - Risk Advisory

Paytm Payments Services; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Paytm Payments Services is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to strengthen our assurance framework and analytics capability within fintech operations. You will lead risk-based audits, design data analytics frameworks, and investigate suspected fraud or control failures.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and communicate findings with actionable recommendations to senior management and regulators as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, forensic investigations, or risk advisory in fintech, BFSI, or large service industry.
• Strong command of data analytics tools (SQL, Power BI, Python, R) and data-driven auditing.
• Proficient in audit management systems and GRC platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, and compliance areas.
• Design and implement data analytics frameworks and continuous auditing to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct forensic reviews and investigations into suspected fraud or control failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to map key processes, risks, and controls.
• Develop automated dashboards and data-driven tools to monitor risk indicators and red flags.
• Report audit findings to senior management with actionable recommendations.
• Oversee documentation of working papers, procedures, and evidence per standards.
• Mentor junior audit staff and build analytics capability within the team.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators on investigations or audits as needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments to keep audit approaches up to date.
• Go-to SME for audit/review queries and drive end-to-end project execution.

Skills

CA

CIA

CFE

Education

CA/CPA equivalent degree

Tools

SQL

ACL

IDEA

Power BI

Python

R

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical professional to join our Internal Audit team. This role is critical in providing independent assurance, enhancing the control environment, and leveraging data analytics to identify anomalies, control gaps, and potential fraud risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal audit, forensic investigations, and data analytics with extensive exposure to fintech or large service-based organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits, including operational, financial, and compliance reviews.
• Design and implement data analytics frameworks and continuous auditing techniques to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
• Conduct forensic reviews and investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand key business processes and identify risks and controls.
• Develop automated dashboards and data-driven tools to monitor key risk indicators and red flags.
• Report audit findings to senior management and stakeholders with actionable recommendations.
• Oversee documentation of working papers, audit procedures, and evidence in line with professional standards.
• Mentor junior audit staff and build analytics capability within the team.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators (as needed) on investigations or audits.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments to ensure audit approaches are up to date.

Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.
• 2–7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, forensic investigations, or risk advisory in a fintech, BFSI, or large service industry setup.
• Strong command of data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Python, R).
• Proficient in audit management systems and GRC platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Attributes:

• Exposure to digital lending, payments, or financial services platforms.
• Experience in automating audit processes and developing audit analytics strategy.
• Managing multiple project and execution at a very faster speed.
• Go to person for any audit / review SME skills
• Hustler and managing end to end projects with minimal handholding.