Role & responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

- Design and execute a comprehensive, risk-based annual audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance dimensions.
- Conduct regular and surprise audits of business units including stock verification, cash audits, and vendor payment reviews.
- Evaluate internal control systems and identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and revenue leakages.
- Undertake special audits, forensic investigations, and ad-hoc reviews as directed by management.

Risk & Compliance

- Assess and document business risks across diverse operational areas and maintain a dynamic risk register.
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (GST, TDS, PF/ESI, FSSAI, Drug Control, etc.).
- Monitor and report on the implementation status of audit recommendations.
- Guide business unit teams on compliance obligations and best practices.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

- Prepare clear, well-structured audit reports with findings, risk ratings, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations.
- Present audit dashboards and summaries to the management committee on a regular basis.
- Coordinate with statutory and external auditors, regulatory bodies, and other assurance providers.
- Serve as a trusted internal advisor to business unit heads on risk and control matters.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) from a recognized university mandatory.
- CA (Inter / Final) or CMA (Inter / Final)



– strongly preferred.
- Qualified CA with audit practice background – preferred.
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CRMA – added advantage.

Experience

- Minimum 8 years in internal audit, statutory audit, or combined roles.
- Proven experience managing audit across multiple business units or multi-location setups.
- Prior exposure to service, food, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or institutional sector audits – highly desirable.
- Experience presenting to senior management or audit committees is a plus.

Technical Skills

- Robust working knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, income tax, and sector-specific regulations.
- Proficiency in Tally, SAP, or equivalent ERP / accounting software.
- Advanced MS Excel skills – pivot tables, MIS reports, reconciliation.
- Familiarity with stock management, procurement audit, and capital expenditure review.
- Knowledge of payroll processing, PF/ESI, and statutory deductions.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

- High integrity, independent mindset, and professional objectivity.
- Strong investigative acumen and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills – written reports and verbal presentations.
- Ability to manage multiple audits across diverse verticals simultaneously.
- Collaborative yet assertive; comfortable dealing with business heads and senior management.
- Discretion in handling sensitive financial and operational findings.

📌 Head Audit (Chennai)
🏢 SRM Institute of Science and Technology
📍 Chennai