Reporting To: VP- F&A
Industry Preference: Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, 3PL, Manufacturing, Retail, E-commerce
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / CA Inter / MBA Finance / M.Com
Experience: 3–8 Years (Preferably from a Chartered Accountant Firm with Internal Audit experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Internal Audit professional to strengthen the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control framework. The ideal candidate should have prior experience with a reputed CA firm and hands-on exposure to conducting internal audits, process reviews, compliance audits, risk assessments, and operational audits across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit & Risk Management
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Conduct internal audits across finance, operations, procurement, warehousing, logistics, HR, and statutory compliance functions.
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Prepare annual audit plans based on risk assessment and management priorities.
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Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify process gaps.
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Review business processes and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
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Perform risk assessments and identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risks.
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Assist management in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Financial & Compliance Audits
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Review accounting processes, financial controls, and adherence to company policies.
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Verify compliance with statutory requirements, including GST, TDS, Companies Act, labour laws, and other applicable regulations.
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Conduct audits of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, inventory management, and fixed assets.
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Ensure compliance with SOPs and delegated authority matrix.
Operational Audits
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Conduct audits of warehouses, fulfillment centers, and branch locations.
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Evaluate inventory controls, stock reconciliation processes, and physical verification procedures.
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Review procurement, contract management, and vendor onboarding processes.
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Analyze operational efficiency and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Audit Reporting
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Prepare audit observations, risk ratings, and management action plans.
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Present audit findings to senior management with practical recommendations.
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Track closure of audit observations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
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Prepare periodic MIS and audit status reports for leadership review.
Process Improvement & Governance
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Support development and enhancement of SOPs, policies, and control frameworks.
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Drive process standardization and internal control improvements across locations.
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Assist in special investigations, fraud risk assessments, and management reviews as required.
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Coordinate with external auditors, statutory auditors, and consultants during audits.
Desired Skills & Competencies
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Strong understanding of Internal Audit methodologies and risk-based auditing.
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Knowledge of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and enterprise risk management.
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Working knowledge of GST, TDS, Companies Act, and statutory compliance requirements.
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Excellent analytical, report writing, and documentation skills.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
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Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.), and data analysis tools.
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Ability to travel to warehouses, branches, and operational sites for audits.
Preferred Candidate Profile
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Qualified CA or CA Inter with experience in a reputed CA firm.
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Hands-on experience in Internal Audit, Process Audit, Risk Advisory, or Management Assurance assignments.
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Exposure to warehousing, logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, retail, or service industries will be an added advantage.
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Experience in conducting audits independently and interacting with senior management.
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Knowledge of inventory controls and operational audit practices preferred.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Completion of audit assignments as per approved audit plan.
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Timely submission of audit reports.
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Closure rate of audit observations.
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Reduction in control gaps and process deviations.
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Improvement in compliance scores across functions.
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Identification of cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
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Effectiveness of risk mitigation recommendations.
CTC: Rs. 8-10 LPA.
Preference: Candidates currently working or having prior experience with Chartered Accountant firms, Internal Audit practices, Risk Advisory, or Governance functions.
