Senior Associate

PKF India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF India in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Associate for its Risk Advisory team to develop and implement internal audit plans, and coordinate with external auditors to provide independent assessments of controls and risk management.

You will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, report writing, and knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAATs/AI chatbots where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in the Internal Audit Function.
• Hands-on experience with CAATs/ACL/IDEA.
• Experience with AI chatbots in audit contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an internal audit plan.
• Independent assessment of controls and risk management; ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ensure objectivity and thoroughness of data collection and processing.
• Advise on maintaining effective internal financial controls.
• Conduct internal and pre-audits; coordinate with external auditors.
• Continuous learning and development; participate in team building and networking activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Internal Auditing Standards

Accounting principles

Critical thinking

Business processes

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Audit committee presentations

Confidentiality

Data Analytics

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

CAATs

ACL

IDEA

AI Chatbots

Job description

This opening is for a client requirement and not for PKF directly.

We are looking for Senior Associates for our Risk Advisory team in Mumbai.

YOUR ROLE INCLUDES

• Develop and implement an internal audit plan
• Ensure that the internal audit function provides an independent assessment of the adequacy of the company’s internal systems and controls, including the systems for appropriate identification and evaluation of risk and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure objectivity and thoroughness of the data collected and processed
• Ensure that appropriate advice is given for maintaining an effective system of internal financial control
• Conduct internal audits, pre-audits, and coordinate with external auditors of the company
• Continuous learning and development
• Actively involved in team building and networking activities

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Effective communication and human relations skills
• Good articulation and report writing skills
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations, and laws
• Knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to observe and understand business processes
• Excellent English Language in terms of reading, writing, and speaking
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new software’s
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make presentations to audit committees of boards
• Strong work ethic, the confidentiality of information (in particular)
• Data Analytics

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• 2 to 4 years of experience in the Internal Audit Function
• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant
• Use of software like CAATs (Computer-aided audit tools), ACL (Audit Command Language), IDEA, etc.
• Hands-on experience in the usage of AI Chatbots