Manager - Audit

Navanc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Navanc, India's pioneering AI- and data-driven platform for secured lending, invites a Manager - Audit to plan, lead, and execute risk-based internal audits. You will ensure compliance with policies and regulatory guidelines, identify control gaps, and deliver impactful audit findings.

Based in Bengaluru, the role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, familiarity with property valuations, and strong communication skills to interact with senior management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering or Master's degree is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal auditing or related field.
• Experience with Technical Valuations of Property Assessments.
• Familiarity with COSO framework and proven audit methodologies.
• Knowledge of RBI/NHB regulations and housing finance sector guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute risk-based internal audits across all departments.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Identify control deficiencies, risks, and areas of non-compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports with findings, recommendations and management responses.
• Present reports and insights to senior management and Audit Committee.
• Monitor timely implementation of audit recommendations and remediation actions.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices in housing finance.

Skills

Internal Auditing

Report Quality

Assessment

Property Assessment

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Navanc is India’s first AI and data-driven platform powering the future of secured lending. We’re on a mission to transform how banks and financial institutions assess property-backed loans by combining deep domain expertise with cutting-edge technology. Our proprietary systems streamline legal, technical, and market validations of real estate assets—delivering faster, smarter, and more reliable decisions.

At the heart of Navanc is a growing suite of AI-powered products, including Valle, a digital validation network of empaneled lawyers and valuers, and nLite, a real-time property FMV estimator. With a footprint across India and a vision to empower every credit officer, Navanc is shaping the future of underwriting-one verified property at a time.

Role Overview

As Manager - Audit at Navanc, you will plan, lead, and execute risk-based internal audits and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. You will identify control deficiencies, potential risks, monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, and help maintain high ethical, operational, and regulatory standards across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute risk-based internal audits across all departments to ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory compliance.
• Thoroughly assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance processes.
• Identify control deficiencies, potential risks, and areas of non-compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Present reports and key insights to senior management and the Audit Committee, fostering constructive dialogue.
• Monitor the timely and effective implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions by management, ensuring that identified deficiencies are adequately addressed and resolved.
• Stay continuously updated with the latest regulatory changes, pronouncements, and best practices relevant to the housing finance industry, specifically those issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and National Housing Bank (NHB).

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering or Master's degree.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Technical Valuations of Property Assessments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong domain knowledge related to Secured Lending and Home Loans.
• Expertise in technical valuations of properties.
• A strong, in-depth understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and proven audit methodologies.
• Familiarity with RBI and NHB regulations, compliance requirements, and the broader regulatory landscape impacting the housing finance sector.
• Excellent analytical capabilities to interpret complex data, identify root causes of issues, and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex audit findings clearly and concisely in reports and presentations.
• Unquestionable integrity, strong ethical standards, and the ability to work independently with a high degree of objectivity and professionalism.
• Professional certification, like CA, CPA, or CIA, is a plus.

Skills Required

Internal Auditing Report Quality Assessment Property Assessment Communication Regulatory Compliance

Why Join Navanc

• Direct access to founders and the opportunity to lead product direction
• Solve foundational infrastructure challenges in prop-fintech for India
• Work on high-impact AI + compliance-driven products from Day 1
• Ownership, flexibility, and fast-tracked career growth
• Purpose-driven, high-accountability culture with a national footprint
• Work on solving real-world problems that deeply affect the lending landscape in India

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