Senior Internal Auditor

Ideal Consultants; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Consultants in Coimbatore seeks an experienced Internal Audit & Analyst to independently undertake audits across group companies, review financial and operational controls, analyse transactions, identify exceptions and provide objective audit observations to the Director and Management.

The role requires strong internal audit fundamentals with analytical ability to examine transactions, identify variances and recommend corrective measures; travel to group locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on Internal Audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct periodic internal audits across Group Companies.
• Review transactions, systems, processes and internal controls.
• Identify control gaps, irregularities, financial leakages and areas of risk.
• Prepare audit observations and recommendations.
• Follow up on corrective actions and closure of audit findings.
• Visit branches, warehouses, plants and operating locations for audits.
• Coordinate with Accounts, Finance, Commercial, Stores and other functions during audits.

Skills

Internal Audit

Internal Controls

Inventory Audit

Commercial Audit

Variance & Exception Analysis

Advanced MS Excel

ERP / Accounting Systems

Tally / SAP exposure

Audit Documentation & Reporting

Education

Semi-qualified CA / CMA (CA Inter / CMA Inter)

Tools

Tally

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Industry: Trading & Distribution / Diversified Group Companies Qualification: Semi-Qualified CA / CMA (CA Inter / CMA Inter) Experience: 810 Years in Internal Audit Reporting To: Director Travel: Willingness to travel to Group locations is essential

About the Organization

Our client is part of a long-established and professionally managed business group with interests across manufacturing, trading, distribution and allied businesses.

The position will primarily cover a Group Company engaged in trading and distribution, along with Internal Audit assignments across other Group Companies.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit & Analyst to independently undertake internal audits, review financial and operational controls, analyse transactions and business data, identify exceptions and control gaps, and provide objective audit observations to the Director and Management.

The role requires strong internal audit fundamentals combined with analytical ability to examine transactions, identify variances and irregularities, understand their underlying causes, and recommend appropriate corrective measures.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit

• Plan and conduct periodic internal audits across Group Companies.
• Review transactions, systems, processes and internal controls.
• Verify adherence to approved policies, procedures and authorization controls.
• Identify control gaps, irregularities, financial leakages and areas of risk.
• Prepare audit observations and recommendations.
• Follow up on corrective actions and closure of audit findings.

Audit Analysis

• Analyse financial and transactional data to identify exceptions, unusual movements and variances.
• Conduct trend and comparative analysis relevant to audit assignments.
• Analyse inventory ageing, slow/non-moving stocks and discrepancies.
• Review receivable ageing and collection patterns.
• Quantify the financial impact of significant audit observations wherever possible.

Internal Controls & Risk

• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify financial, operational and compliance risks.
• Review SOPs and recommend strengthening of controls.
• Verify implementation of approved processes across locations.

Audit Reporting

• Prepare clear, concise and evidence-based Internal Audit Reports.
• Highlight observations based on risk, materiality and financial impact.
• Present significant findings to the Director/Management.
• Maintain proper audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Track pending observations until satisfactory closure.

Group Company Audits

• Undertake audit assignments across various Group Companies as directed.
• Visit branches, warehouses, plants and operating locations for audits and verification.
• Conduct physical verification of inventory/assets wherever required.
• Coordinate with Accounts, Finance, Commercial, Stores and other functions during audits.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Semi-qualified CA / CMA (CA Inter / CMA Inter).
• 8-10 years of hands-on Internal Audit experience.
• Experience in trading, distribution, manufacturing or diversified Group Companies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, internal controls, inventory, receivables and commercial transactions.
• Strong analytical and investigative approach.
• Ability to independently plan, execute and report audit assignments.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional independence.
• Comfortable reporting directly to senior management.
• Willing to travel to different Group locations as required.

Technical Skills

• Internal Audit
• Internal Controls
• Inventory Audit
• Commercial Audit
• Variance & Exception Analysis
• Advanced MS Excel
• ERP / Accounting Systems
• Tally / SAP exposure preferred
• Audit Documentation & Reporting

Internal Audit | Analytical Ability | Risk Identification | Commercial Controls | Inventory & Receivables Audit | Compliance Review | Investigation | Audit Reporting | Attention to Detail | Professional Integrity