Internal Auditor

Suresh Surana & Associates; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Suresh Surana & Associates is seeking an Internal Auditor to join our Mumbai team. The role focuses on planning and conducting internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT domains, with emphasis on evaluating controls and identifying improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities, proficiency in MS Excel and audit tools, and the capacity to work independently while delivering timely, well-documented findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, and risk management.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and audit tools.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal audits (financial, operational, compliance, and IT) as per the audit plan.
• Evaluate internal controls, policies, and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare audit working papers and document audit findings clearly.
• Draft detailed audit reports with observations, risk ratings, and recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and management.
• Follow up on audit issues to ensure timely corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in fraud risk assessments and investigations, if required.
• Support external auditors during statutory or regulatory audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.

Skills

Auditing standards

Internal controls

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Deadline management

Tools

MS Excel

Audit tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Plan and conduct internal audits (financial, operational, compliance, and IT) as per the audit plan

• Evaluate internal controls, policies, and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency
• Identify risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities
• Prepare audit working papers and document audit findings clearly
• Draft detailed audit reports with observations, risk ratings, and recommendations
• Discuss audit findings with process owners and management
• Follow up on audit issues to ensure timely corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Assist in fraud risk assessments and investigations, if required
• Support external auditors during statutory or regulatory audits
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards at all times

Preferred candidate profile

Immediate Joining with

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, and risk management
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and audit tools
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines