Varthana Finance - Manager - Internal Audit

Description:

Varthana is looking for a sharp, detail-oriented, and experienced Manager - Internal Audit to lead and execute functional audits across various departments and business processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, deep process understanding, and a proactive approach to risk identification and control evaluation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to go beyond checklist-based audits and truly drive process improvements, governance, and value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and independently conduct functional/process audits across departments such as credit, operations, HR, IT, finance, compliance, and collections.

- Evaluate internal controls, identify control gaps, and recommend process improvements.

- Prepare detailed audit reports with clear findings, risk implications, and actionable recommendations.

- Track closure of audit issues and follow-up on agreed action plans.

- Collaborate with process owners and functional heads to drive control awareness and process discipline.

- Identify risks proactively through trend analysis, data testing, and stakeholder interaction.

- Support management in strengthening internal control and governance frameworks.

- Participate in special reviews, investigations, and management-requested assignments as required.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualification:

- CA / CIA or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience:

- 5-8 years of experience in internal audit, preferably in NBFCs, Banks, or Financial Services.

- Leading the team consisting of 5 to 10 members.

- Strong understanding of risk, controls, and business processes.

- Excellent communication and report writing skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously.

- Sound judgment, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset.