Internal Auditor

Befree Business; Ahmedabad District; In loco; INR 800.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Befree Business in Gandhinagar, India, is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Internal Audit to lead a two-member team and build a robust audit framework. You will drive process improvements and ensure end-to-end compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Indian taxation and GST.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong GST and tax knowledge, and the ability to translate audit findings into actionable business improvements across service delivery and support

Competenze

• Experience in internal audit, finance or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Indian taxation, GST, ITC reconciliation.
• Proven leadership of audit teams and multiple concurrent assignments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and data analysis in Excel.

Mansioni

• Plan and conduct end-to-end process audits across service delivery and support functions.
• Map processes, identify deviations from workflows and highlight inefficiencies.
• Recommend process re-engineering and verify implementation of changes.
• Develop, review and update SOPs across departments.
• Verify SOP adherence through walkthroughs and surprise audits.
• Close gaps between documented procedures and actual practice.
• Prepare and maintain a risk register covering financial, operational, compliance, and reputational risks.
• Conduct risk-based audit planning prioritizing high-risk areas.
• Present risk assessments and mitigation plans to leadership quarterly.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across all functions.
• Identify control weaknesses and implement stronger controls with process owners.
• Follow up on audit action points to ensure remediation.
• Ensure adherence to Indian taxation laws including Income Tax (TDS, advance tax).
• Monitor GST return filings, ITC reconciliations and e-invoicing.
• Review vendor and client contracts for tax implications and flag non-compliances.
• Stay updated on GST, Income Tax and related laws for the service sector.
• Maintain audit working papers, evidence files and documentation.
• Prepare clear internal audit reports with findings, root-cause analysis, risk ratings and recommendations.
• Maintain an audit tracker for open/closed observations.
• Ensure audit documentation is ready for external auditors or regulatory reviews.

Conoscenze

Process audits

SOP drafting

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Taxation knowledge

GST understanding

Formazione

CA Inter / CA Final / CMA / MBA (Finance)

B.Com / M.Com

Strumenti

Tally ERP 9

SAP FICO

MS Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Internal Audit

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager Internal Audit to lead a two-member internal audit team within our service organization. The incumbent will be responsible for building and executing a robust audit framework, driving process improvements, and ensuring end-to-end compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. This role requires hands‑on leadership, strong knowledge of Indian taxation and GST, and the ability to translate audit findings into actionable business improvements

Responsibilities

Process Audit

• Plan and conduct end-to-end process audits across all service delivery and support functions.
• Map existing processes, identify deviations from defined workflows, and highlight inefficiencies.
• Recommend process re-engineering measures and verify implementation of agreed changes.

SOP Implementation & Review

• Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments.
• Verify adherence to SOPs through periodic walkthroughs and surprise audits.
• Work with department heads to close gaps between documented procedures and actual practices

Risk Assessment

• Prepare and maintain a risk register covering financial, operational, compliance, and reputational risks.
• Conduct risk‑based audit planning prioritizing high‑risk areas for deeper scrutiny.
• Present risk assessment results and mitigation plans to leadership quarterly.

Internal Controls

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across all functions.
• Identify control weaknesses and work with process owners to design and implement stronger controls.
• Follow up on all audit action points to ensure timely remediation.

Compliance Indian Taxation & GST

• Ensure adherence to all applicable Indian taxation laws including Income Tax (TDS, advance tax, etc.).
• Monitor GST compliance return filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9), reconciliations, and ITC claims.
• Review vendor and client contracts for tax implications and flag non‑compliances proactively.
• Stay updated on changes in GST, Income Tax, and other relevant laws applicable to the service sector.

Audit Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive audit working papers, evidence files, and documentation in line with best practices.
• Prepare clear, concise internal audit reports with findings, root cause analysis, risk ratings, and recommendations.
• Maintain an audit tracker to monitor status of all open and closed observations.
• Ensure audit documentation is audit‑ready for external auditors, management, or regulatory reviews at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• CA Inter / CA Final / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred.
• B.Com / M.Com graduates with strong relevant experience will also be considered

Experience

3 to 4 years of experience in Internal Audit, Finance & Accounts, or related fields.

• Prior experience in a service industry organization is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of leading audit teams and managing multiple concurrent audit assignments.

Technical Skills

Solid understanding of Process Audits, SOP drafting, Risk Assessment, and Internal Controls.

• Hands‑on knowledge of Indian Taxation TDS, Income Tax Act, and related compliances.
• Strong working knowledge of GST GSTR filings, ITC reconciliation, and e‑invoicing.
• Proficient in Tally ERP 9, SAP FICO, or similar accounting/ERP systems. Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis, audit sampling, and MIS preparation

Job Location, Work Timings and Work Model:

Gandhinagar

Full time

7.30 am to 4.30 pm IST (1st,3rd,5th Saturday off)