Our client is a next generation financial services company headquartered in Ahmedabad. Founded and run by passionate, committed and high-integrity professionals from premier institutes like IIT and IRMA, the company is growing rapidly and is looking to add like-minded professionals to our team.

- Our client believes in Diligence, Lateral Thinking & Team Work and they reward Innovation, Enthusiasm & Efficiency. They are a demanding yet exciting workplace.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Bring in the culture of Internal controls within the Company.

- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for new products launch, Systems enhancements and process changes to existing processes to mitigate risks.

- Provide prudent audit coverage at a reasonable cost for all elements of the company

- Assist board of directors in fulfilling their responsibilities relating to audits

- Maintain an open line of communication with the chief executive officer and the audit committee of the board of directors.

- Develop a professional audit staff & train them

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES :

- Review and Revise Policy and procedures as and when required.

- Develop a comprehensive audit program to provide audit coverage for the company.

- Execute annual audit plan, including financial budget, coordinating efforts with external auditors to avoid unnecessary costs and duplication of efforts

- Ensure primary audit focus is to determine the effectiveness of internal controls and the degree of compliance with policies. Secondary objectives include reviewing operating efficiency, measuring attainment of objectives, and making recommendations for cost reduction and earnings improvement.

- Review modified or new systems prior to implementation to ensure any internal control deficiencies that might occur can be corrected at a time when it is practical to make system changes

- Ensure that audit standards for written audit programs and work papers are adhered to, and that sufficient, competent documentation is required to evidence audit work performed and conclusions drawn

- Prepare and issue reports to management after audits are completed, obtain responses from management, and review responses prior to submitting to the chief executive officer and the audit committee of the board of directors.

- Inform chief executive officer and, when formed, audit committee of the board of directors, of audit activities and material audit findings through routinely scheduled reports and/or meetings, as required

- Manage the audit function independently of management, however, in keeping with the company's current organization chart, functionally reporting to the chief executive officer until such time as an audit committee of the board of directors may be formed, then reporting to the chief executive officer administratively

- Maintain and develop a professional audit staff, requiring highly qualified candidates, and practicing job rotation

- Establish and maintain professional ties in related professional groups

- Participate in actual field work as appropriate to ensure quality of work and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS :

- Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, or a related discipline from a recognized university. CA would be preferred.

- Be an experienced auditor, either from within the Non Banking Finance Background/Banking knowledgeable in audit techniques, standards, and computer processing

- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with demonstrated managerial, organizational, and analytical skills. Incumbent must be an independent thinker, capable of forming sound conclusions and recommendations.

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