Manager - Process Audit

Sikariya Advisory; Thane, Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional environment and growth

Alternate Saturdays off

Collaborative workplace culture

Job summary

Sikariya Advisory Private Limited, a family office in Thane West, Mumbai, seeks a Manager - Process Audit to establish and lead its internal Process Audit & Quality Assurance function. This role focuses on standardising SOPs, conducting internal audits, and driving adherence across all departments.

The ideal candidate is a qualified CA with 3–6 years of experience in internal/process audit, controls evaluation and quality assurance, to strengthen organisational discipline and accountability.

Qualifications

• CA qualifications or equivalent with strong audit background.
• Experience in documenting SOPs and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Standardise and document internal SOPs across departments.
• Conduct internal process audits and report deviations.
• Evaluate controls and implement preventive actions to minimise errors.
• Lead process governance and drive adherence to SOPs.
• Prepare audit reports and management dashboards; supervise audit team.

Skills

CA qualification

Internal audit

Process audit

SOP management

Financial reporting

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Company Description

Sikariya Advisory Private Limited is a Family office for wealth, business and legacy. We work with HNIs, UHNIs and business families to organise wealth, strengthen compliance and evaluate opportunities with clarity, structure and discipline.

We are hiring Manager - Process Audit for our office situated in Thane West, Mumbai.

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified and process-oriented professional to establish and lead the company's internal Process Audit & Quality Assurance function. The role is focused on developing, documenting and streamlining internal processes, ensuring strict adherence to established systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and continuously improving operational efficiency and quality standards. The Manager will take end-to-end ownership of process governance, internal audits, employee adherence evaluation and quality assurance across all departments, while working closely with senior management to strengthen organisational accountability and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Process Standardisation & SOP Management

• Develop, document and standardise internal systems, workflows, checklists, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all departments.
• Review and periodically update existing SOPs to ensure operational efficiency, consistency and effectiveness.
• Establish structured processes, approval mechanisms and internal controls for various operational activities.

Process Audit & Employee Adherence

• Conduct periodic internal process audits to ensure strict adherence to established systems, SOPs and company protocols.
• Monitor and evaluate individual employee adherence to prescribed processes, documentation standards and internal controls.
• Identify deviations, recurring errors and non-compliance, ensuring timely reporting, escalation and corrective action.
• Establish mechanisms to track process compliance and drive 100% adherence across the organisation.

Quality Assurance & Internal Controls

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of work execution, internal records, reporting and client deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing processes and controls, identifying operational risks, control weaknesses and quality gaps.
• Recommend and implement preventive controls and quality improvement measures to minimise errors and rework.

Process Improvement & Implementation

• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, eliminate inefficiencies and improve productivity across departments.
• Coordinate with departmental managers to implement new systems, revised SOPs and corrective measures.
• Ensure effective communication, training and implementation of established processes among employees.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and recommend further refinements wherever required.

Reporting, Evaluation & Team Management

• Prepare periodic process audit reports, compliance scorecards and management dashboards highlighting deviations, observations and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and report employee-wise process adherence, providing objective inputs for management reviews and performance assessments.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely closure of audit observations in coordination with respective departmental heads.
• Lead and supervise the Process Audit team, including allocation of responsibilities, review of associates' work and overall departmental performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; alternatively, a suitably experienced finance, audit or commerce professional.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, process audit, operational controls, SOP management or quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting, compliance processes and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience in process documentation, audit reporting, control evaluation and process improvement.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office and familiarity with workflow management and audit monitoring systems.
• Strong analytical, reporting, documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in CA firms, financial services, consulting firms or other process-driven professional organisations.
• Strong process-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Ability to independently establish and manage internal processes, audits and quality assurance functions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to enforce accountability across departments.
• High degree of ownership, professional integrity, confidentiality and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead a team and work closely with senior management to drive organisational improvements.

Perks & Benefits

• Professional and growth-oriented work environment.
• Alternate Saturdays off to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Healthy and collaborative workplace culture.