Head of internal audit

About the Company

This position is responsible to develop innovative and appropriate solutions to business problems, plan and manage complex financial tasks, and analyze and extract core issues in complex business processes, ensuring strong financial governance and audit compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions to address business challenges and enhance financial performance.
• Plan, organize, and manage complex financial situations across units.
• Analyze business processes to identify core issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform monthly closing of books of accounts and prepare profitability statements for senior management review.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports with detailed variance analysis and ageing reports.
• Create and monitor budgets and forecasts (weekly, monthly, and quarterly); analyze variances and proactively provide actionable insights.
• Head the internal audit department and implement audit tools to improve efficiencies.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Submit and revise Internal Audit Charters and Audit Plans as required.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and local tax regulations.
• Identify cost control areas and implement effective strategies to reduce costs and avoid revenue leakages.
• Participate in value improvement initiatives and capex project reviews to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation.
• Contribute to profit optimization and cost control through detailed contribution analysis reports.
• Liaise with statutory and internal auditors for quarterly audits and financial reviews.
• Coordinate with department heads for annual budget preparation and operational cost planning.
• Oversee accounts receivables and payables, reconciliation processes, and other accounting functions.
• Ensure maintenance and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts with high accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain payroll and accounting records to ensure adequacy of information and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

CA or MBA in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration with minimum age needs to be 42 years.

Required Skills

Pay range and compensation package

up to 18 lacs p.a.