Internal Auditor - CA

Job Title: Internal Auditor F&A

Experience Required: 2+ Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Internal Auditor F&A with a Chartered Accountant qualification and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. The role involves conducting comprehensive audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas to ensure sound risk management, internal control, and corporate governance practices. You will be instrumental in identifying risks, improving internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making through insightful audits.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management and Assessment:

- Identify Risks: Assess and identify financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related risks across the organization.

- Mitigation Strategies: Develop and recommend practical mitigation measures to manage identified risks effectively.

Internal Controls:

- Evaluate Controls: Review the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

- Enhance Controls: Propose and help implement improvements in the internal control environment for greater operational efficiency and reliability.

Compliance Audits:

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to applicable laws, regulatory guidelines, and financial reporting standards.

- Policy Adherence: Validate that internal policies and procedures are followed consistently across departments.

Financial Audits:

- Accuracy Review: Verify the completeness and correctness of financial statements and accounting entries.

- Fraud Detection: Detect and investigate anomalies, fraud, or irregularities in financial transactions.

Operational Audits:

- Process Evaluation: Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of key operational processes such as course development, service delivery, and technology implementation.

- Best Practices: Recommend improvements to drive operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.

Strategic Advisory:

- Decision Support: Provide data-driven insights and audit findings to aid in strategic planning and policy formulation.

- Project Audits: Review high-impact projects (e.g., tech platform rollouts, market expansions) to assess adherence to scope, timelines, and budgets.

Reporting and Communication:

- Audit Reports: Prepare comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations and detailed findings.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Present audit outcomes to senior management, audit committees, and relevant stakeholders with clarity and transparency.

Continuous Improvement:

- Audit Quality: Contribute to internal audit quality assurance and process improvement initiatives.

- Best Practice Adoption: Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes to enhance audit methodologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

- Minimum 2 years of experience in internal audit, financial audits, or compliance roles

- Solid knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit frameworks

- Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance regulations, and financial reporting

- Ability to analyze complex data, draw conclusions, and present findings effectively

- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of audit tools or ERP systems is a plus

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- High attention to detail, critical thinking, and integrity