Internal Auditor

Hartree Partners; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartree Partners, a global energy and commodities firm, is seeking a skilled Internal Auditor to strengthen our control environment in Hyderabad. You will perform risk-based audits, test controls, and drive process improvements across finance and information systems.

The position requires 6–8 years of audit experience, strong data analytics capability, and familiarity with SOX and security controls. This is a full-time onsite role with reporting to the Head of Internal Audit in HGSI.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of audit experience in an international company or relevant industry
• CIA/CA/CPA/CISA certification would be advantageous
• Data analytics experience with tools like Alteryx or similar DA tools is preferred
• Knowledge of SOX practices and information systems security is advantageous
• Ability to mirror hours with Europe and North America as audits require

Responsibilities

• Perform risk and control identification through a Risk & Control Matrix (RCM)
• Draft audit steps, preparing working papers and testing the controls for effectiveness by inspecting documents, observing processes, performing recalculations, analysis of documentation etc
• Analyzing data to provide assurance on the control environment
• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and drafting quality audit reports and tracking management actions for accuracy
• Ensuring remediation of findings and tracking outstanding findings
• Leading and/or participating in the planning, execution and reporting of planned and ad hoc audits
• Adherence to Internal Audit Standards
• Continuous knowledge development regarding sector rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards
• Communicate with external auditors and/or consultants to coordinate audit requests and provide input to controls reviewed

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Team player

Education

CIA/CA/CPA/CISA certification advantageous

Tools

Alteryx

NetSuite

Kyriba

CTRM systems

Job description

Hartree Partners (Hartree) is a global energy and commodities firm with an international reputation for integrity. Hartree uses decades of experience in the physical and financial energy and commodities markets to assist customers in accessing these markets and navigating their complexities, for maximum revenues at minimum risk. The company provides a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified customer base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals.

Integrity is the foundation of Hartree's collaborative culture. Founded in 1997, Hartree is privately held by its management, Oaktree Capital, and other institutional investors. Our diverse and experienced team-comprising close to 5,400 employees across more than 50 global offices and 20 business lines works to deliver deep insight and expertise to enterprise-level, multinational, and nation-state clients.

In 2025, Hartree Partners acquired ED&F Man Commodities. Established in 1783, ED&F Man Commodities is an agricultural merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries. ED&F Man Commodities trades sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and pulses.

Hartree Global Services (India) Private Limited (HGSI) reflects Hartree's commitment to create a centre of excellence in India, establishing its Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad to facilitate the company’s strategic growth with particular emphasis on operational excellence and global execution. HGSI endeavours to become the nucleus for Hartree’s global enterprise functions including technology and engineering, accounting and financial reporting, treasury, operations, risk management, compliance, among other areas.

Position: Internal Auditor

(Financial Auditor - focusing on business process reviews)

Job Summary:

We are looking for an independent and objective Internal Auditor to add value and improve our control environment by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the organization’s financial and information systems. You will possess a thorough knowledge of business process reviews, making recommendations for improvement to ensure adequate, effective control environment in compliance with regulatory principles, standards, and guidelines. The role will functionally report to Internal Audit management.

Position Type: Full-time, onsite. No hybrid work option/5-day working from office.

Direct Reporting: Executive Head, HGSI

Functional Reporting: Head of Internal Audit/Internal Audit Management

Shift Time: 2 PM to 11 PM IST, with flexibility to support other regions

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing risk and control identification through a Risk & Control Matrix (RCM)
• Drafting audit steps, preparing working papers and testing the controls for effectiveness by inspecting documents, observing processes, performing recalculations, analysis of documentation etc
• Analyzing data critically to provide assurance to form an opinion on the control environment
• Evaluating the adequacy (design of control) and effectiveness of controls and making valuable recommendations for improvement by drafting quality audit reports and evaluating management actions for accuracy
• Ensuring remediation of findings and tracking outstanding findings
• Leading and/or participating in the planning, execution and reporting of planned and ad hoc audits.
• Adherence to Internal Audit Standards
• Continuous knowledge development regarding sector's rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards
• Communicate with external auditors and/or consultants to coordinate audit requests, providing input to controls reviewed etc. where applicable
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement
• Building and maintaining good auditee relationships whilst remaining independent and objective

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 6-8 years of audit experience, preferably as an internal auditor in an international company (banks, commodity trading, or other multinational) or relevant industry experience (finance, compliance, commercial)
• Certified Internal Auditor or CA/CPA or CISA certification would be advantageous. Knowledge of Treasury, Accounting, Credit, Contracting, Settlements, Compliance business processes etc. would be advantageous
• Data Analytics experience - ability to manipulate/analyse large amounts of data, interpret data, substantiating data against support and drawing accurate conclusions, and potentially experienced with utilizing Alteryx or another DA tool
• Ability to work a flexible workday schedule - with an ability to mirror hours with Europe and North America as needed on audits
• Commodity and Energy sector experience advantageous
• Experience with commodity CTRM systems, NetSuite accounting software and Kyriba treasury software advantageous
• Knowledge of SOX practices and compliance
• Knowledge of information systems security

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Team player

Hartree Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and are not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees with disabilities.

Find out more about us by visiting our website at: http://www.hartreepartners.com/