Internal Auditor

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 2200000 (ie INR 15-22 LPA)

Experience: 4+ yrs

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a Internal Auditor, you will lead the evaluation of financial and operational processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. You will design and execute audit plans, assess risk exposures, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen governance and control frameworks. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives and support senior management in achieving strategic objectives while safeguarding asset integrity. By leveraging your analytical skills and detailed knowledge of audit methodologies, you will contribute to a transparent and accountable business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive internal audit engagements across business units and financial functions.
• Plan and execute SOX compliance audits, assessing control effectiveness and documenting findings.
• Coordinate and support external audit activities, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor inquiries.
• Develop audit work papers, risk assessments, and materiality thresholds in line with audit standards.
• Identify process inefficiencies and control gaps, recommending remediation strategies.
• Prepare concise audit reports and presentation decks for senior leadership and audit committees.
• Monitor implementation status of audit recommendations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, accounting standards, and audit best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior audit staff, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented team environment.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance data integrity and business process resilience.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, with a professional certification such as CA, ACCA, or CPA.
• Minimum of 4+ years of audit experience, including internal, SOX, and external audit exposure.
• Deep understanding of audit frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISACA) and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of identifying and mitigating financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools.
• Excellent communication abilities, capable of presenting complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing audit evidence and documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to work effectively in a multi-location, team-driven environment.