Specialist - Internal Control & Due Diligence

Halma plc

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Halma plc in Bengaluru is seeking a Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist to own the design, evaluation, and strengthening of Halma India's internal control framework with independence and a broad organisational perspective. The role uses a data-driven approach to identify and close control gaps and reduce financial, operational, and compliance risk.

The candidate will strengthen the control environment, ensure regulatory compliance across Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Corporate Laws, FEMA,

Qualifications

Qualified CA; or CA Final (Pursuing) / CA Inter (both groups cleared).
Good Academic Records.

Responsibilities

Strengthen the organization’s control environment and reduce risks through governance and internal control oversight.
Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements across tax, corporate laws, and labour laws.
Establish clear process ownership, accountability, and control documentation.
Provide independent assessment of key business processes and controls.
Maintain audit readiness and strengthen assurance through timely closure of corrective actions.
Deliver governance and risk insights to support decision-making and process improvements.
Improve governance efficiency via technology-enabled tools, automation, and data-driven oversight.
Integrate governance, risk, and control into key business initiatives to proactively manage risks.

Skills

Governance & compliance

Internal controls

Risk management

Data-driven approach

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

MS Excel

Project planning

Education

CA qualification

CA Final / Inter

Tools

MS Office

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Objective

(The purpose of role in current business/market scenario)

The Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist will own the design, evaluation, and continuous strengthening of Halma India's internal control framework - operating with a high degree of independence and a broad organisational perspective that extends well beyond finance. The role demands a data - driven approach to identifying and closing control gaps: drawing on existing Control Checklists as the baseline, benchmarking against globally/locally recognised control and compliance frameworks and best practices and extending the review scope to cover operational sub - functions across the organisation. The Specialist is expected to develop a thorough understanding of each business/functions environment before forming judgements, and to translate findings into actionable, evidence - backed recommendations that meaningfully reduce financial, operational, and compliance risk.

Responsibilities

(KRAs / deliverables / job expectations)

Strengthen the organization’s control environment and reduce operational, financial, and compliance risks through effective governance and internal control oversight.
Ensure adherence to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements like Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Corporate Laws, FEMA, Labour Law, etc. while minimizing exposure to penalties, litigation, and reputational impact.
Establish clear process ownership, accountability, and control consistency through robust governance documentation and process standardization.
Provide independent assessment of key business processes and controls to identify risks, improve effectiveness, and support informed management actions.
Maintain audit readiness and strengthen assurance outcomes through effective audit coordination, issue management, and timely closure of corrective actions.
Deliver actionable governance and risk insights that support decision-making, enhance control effectiveness, and drive continuous process improvements.
Improve governance efficiency and control monitoring through the adoption of technology-enabled tools, automation, and data-driven oversight practices.
Integrate governance, risk, and control considerations into key business initiatives and change programs to ensure risks are identified and managed proactively.

Academic Qualifications

Qualified CA; or
CA Final (Pursuing) / CA Inter (both groups cleared)
Good Academic Records

Critical Success factors (critical / high impact aspects of role)

Proactively plan and track governance, risk, and compliance activities to meet regulatory and internal timelines.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of compliance records, risk assessments, controls, and reporting.
Collaborate effectively with business teams, auditors, regulators, and third parties to drive timely compliance and risk management outcomes.

Experience (exposure)

3-5 years (post article-ship) internal audit experience for Qualified CAs, or
5-7 years (post article-ship/training) of internal audit experience for others.
Prior working experience within an Internal Financial Controls (IFC) framework is essential.
Exposure to auditing functions beyond core finance - operations, procurement, HR, or IT - is a strong advantage.
Hands-on experience in statutory compliance across Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, FEMA, MCA, Payroll, and related regulatory domains.
Background in a Big 4 / mid-tier audit firm or the internal audit function of a multinational or listed company is preferred.

Key attributes

(critical functional competencies)

Good knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance requirements, internal controls, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Ability to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, including Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Corporate Laws, FEMA, Labour Laws, and other applicable regulations.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and capable of preparing compliance reports, risk dashboards, and management presentations.

Competencies (fundamental skills and attitudes)