03 Aug
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Important Group
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Kozhikode
03 Aug
Important Group
Kozhikode
The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing
the organization's internal audit function to ensure effective governance,
robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
The role involves evaluating financial and operational processes, identifying
risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting management in
strengthening internal control systems across all centres and departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop
and implement the annual internal audit plan based on organizational risk
assessments.
- Lead,
supervise, and mentor the Internal Audit team to ensure effective audit
execution.
- Allocate
audit assignments and monitor timely completion of audit activities.
- Conduct
and review internal audits across branches, projects, and departments.
- Evaluate
the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend process
improvements.
- Verify
accounting records, supporting documents, and financial transactions for
accuracy and compliance.
- Review
cash management, bank reconciliations, inventory controls, fixed assets,
procurement, and other financial processes.
- Ensure
compliance with applicable statutory regulations, including Income Tax,
TDS, GST, EPF, ESI, and other regulatory requirements.
- Prepare
comprehensive audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionable
recommendations.
- Monitor
and follow up on the implementation of audit findings and corrective
actions.
- Perform
risk assessments and identify areas requiring management attention.
- Review
financial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting schedules.
- Audit
compliance with organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs), and approval authorities.
- Support
management in strengthening governance frameworks and internal control
mechanisms.
- Coordinate
with external auditors, statutory auditors, and regulatory authorities as
required.
- Maintain
the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and skilled ethics
in all audit activities.
- Train,
mentor, and guide audit team members to enhance audit quality and
operational efficiency.
- Recommend
process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to
improve organizational effectiveness.
Requirements
Qualifications.
- Must be a Qualified CA OR CA Intermediate passed
- Additional
certifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance will be
an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Finance, or Risk
Management.
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in the Charitable Trust / NGO sector
- Proven
experience in leading audit teams and managing organization-wide audit
assignments.
📌 Head- Internal Audit (Kozhikode)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Kozhikode