Senior Internal Auditor

Anika Industries; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anika Industries in Mumbai is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of internal audit experience to lead and execute audits across functions. The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, identifying risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will develop scopes, schedules, and testing plans, while mentoring audit staff and driving remediation actions. The ideal candidate has robust analytical and reporting skills, proficiency in audit software and MS Office, and experience

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of experience in internal auditing.
• In-depth understanding of internal audit techniques, risk assessment, and Indian accounting standards.
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
• Team leadership with ability to work independently and ethically.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute internal audit assignments across functions, ensuring full coverage as per the approved annual audit plan.
• Develop audit scope, methodologies, and schedules. Assess internal controls, identify risks, and evaluate process compliance as per Indian regulations and company policies.
• Review financial statements, evaluate operational efficiency, and perform substantive testing where required.
• Prepare concise, insightful audit reports with actionable recommendations. Present findings and drive follow-up actions for audit closure and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and review work of audit team members, ensuring audit quality and adherence to timelines.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and participate in risk management and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws, internal auditing standards, and industry best practices to uphold audit quality.

Skills

CA qualification

Internal auditing

Risk assessment

Indian accounting standards

Audit software

MS Office

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Team leadership

SAP

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

Audit software

MS Office

Job description

Reports to: Head Internal Audit

Location: Mumbai- Mahalaxmi

Experience Required: Qualified CA with minimum 5 years internal audit experience

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute internal audit assignments across functions, ensuring full coverage as per the approved annual audit plan.
• Develop audit scope, methodologies, and schedules. Assess internal controls, identify risks, and evaluate process compliance as per Indian regulations and company policies.
• Review financial statements, evaluate operational efficiency, and perform substantive testing where required.
• Prepare concise, insightful audit reports with actionable recommendations. Present findings and drive follow-up actions for audit closure and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and review work of audit team members, ensuring audit quality and adherence to timelines.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and participate in risk management and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws, internal auditing standards, and industry best practices to uphold audit quality.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of experience in internal auditing.
• In-depth understanding of internal audit techniques, risk assessment, and Indian accounting standards.
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills.
• Team leadership with ability to work independently and ethically.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) is desirable.