Senior Internal Auditor

Anika Industries; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Anika Industries in Mumbai is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of internal audit experience to plan, lead and execute audits across functions. The role focuses on assessing controls, managing risks, and delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen processes.

You will mentor the audit team, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with Indian regulations while driving improvements and audit quality.

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.

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

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

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.