Chartered Accountant

Purpose of the Role To provide independent and objective assurance by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, governance processes, and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Key Responsibilities 1. Audit Planning & Execution Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans in line with the approved audit charter. Conduct process audits across key functions such as Finance & Accounts, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Inventory, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and IT controls. Perform walkthroughs, control testing, and substantive audit procedures. 2. Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IFC as per the Companies Act, 2013. Identify control gaps, including design gaps and operating deficiencies, and suggest practical remediation measures. Assist management in strengthening SOPs and control frameworks. 3. Compliance & Regulatory Audits Verify compliance with applicable laws and regulations (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, FEMA, SEBI, etc.). Review adherence to internal policies, delegation of authority, and management approvals. Support statutory, tax, and regulatory audits through coordination and documentation. 4. Risk Management & Governance Identify operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risks. Evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures. Support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives, where applicable. 5. Audit Reporting & Follow-up Prepare clear, concise audit reports highlighting observations, risk ratings, root causes, and actionable recommendations. Discuss audit findings with process owners and management. Track and validate closure of audit observations and corrective action plans. 6. Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement Use data analytics tools (Excel, ERP reports, audit software) to identify trends and exceptions. Recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and control enhancements. Assist in updating audit programs, checklists, and standard templates. Qualifications & Experience Qualified / Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification. 1–5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or Assurance (Big 4 / Mid-size firms / Industry). Strong understanding of business processes and internal controls. ### Key Responsibilities • Execute core deliverables and contribute to key roadmap goals. • Collaborate across cross-functional leads to achieve business objectives. ### Requirements & Qualifications • 2+ years of relevant industry experience. • Demonstrated problem-solving track record and high ownership.