Manager - Internal Audit - CA

- The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for leading internal audit activities across the organization, ensuring robust internal controls, governance, and statutory compliance.

- This role involves close coordination with an external internal audit firm (Big 4), implementation of audit recommendations, and monitoring of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) to strengthen the company's risk and compliance framework across its logistics operations.

- Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan in alignment with business and compliance priorities.

- Lead financial, operational, and compliance reviews across branches, corporate offices, warehouses, and operations.

- Liaise with external internal audit firms for planning, coordination, and review of audit assignments.

- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and ensure their periodic testing and documentation.

- Ensure timely implementation of audit observations and monitor closure of identified gaps.

- Conduct detailed reviews of key business processes, including billing, vendor management, freight payments, and revenue assurance, to identify process inefficiencies and control risks.

- Verify compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Companies Act, and other applicable laws.

- Collaborate with regional finance and operations teams to embed a culture of compliance and control discipline.

- Present audit findings and internal control assessments to management with actionable recommendations.

- Assist in formulating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen process controls.

- Support the CFO in audit committee reporting and in ensuring organization-wide compliance with IFC requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, including experience in an internal audit firm or within the corporate internal audit function.

- Strong understanding of accounting standards, statutory compliance, and risk assessment frameworks. Prior exposure to IFC implementation and testing preferred.

- Experience in logistics, supply chain, or multi-location operations is desirable.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and audit analytics tools. Excellent analytical, communication, and report presentation skills.

- High integrity, result orientation, and ability to work independently. Flexibility to travel across India for audit assignments