Role & responsibilities

ole Purpose

The Senior Executive / Assistant Manager Internal Audit is responsible for planning and executing risk-based internal audits across corporate offices, assisted living centers, homecare operations, and support functions. The role evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, financial processes, operational efficiency, statutory compliance, and governance practices while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements. The incumbent also supports management in identifying risks, strengthening internal controls, and driving continuous process improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Audit Planning & Execution

- Plan and execute risk-based internal audits as per the approved annual audit plan.
- Conduct financial, operational, process, compliance, and system audits across corporate and regional locations.
- Review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.
- Ensure audit assignments are completed within defined timelines and quality standards.
- Perform surprise audits and special investigations as assigned by management.

2. Financial & Operational Audit

- Review accounting records, financial transactions, journal entries, and supporting documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Verify revenue, receivables, procurement, inventory, payroll, banking, fixed assets, and expenditure processes.
- Evaluate operational efficiency across Assisted Living, Homecare, Procurement, HR, Clinical, IT, and Support Services.
- Assess adherence to approved budgets, delegated authority limits, and financial controls.
- Identify process gaps, revenue leakages, and cost optimization opportunities.

3. Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, internal policies, SOPs, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate compliance related to GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, labour laws, and other applicable regulations.
- Identify operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risks.
- Recommend appropriate risk mitigation and internal control improvements.
- Monitor adherence to corporate governance standards and ethical business practices.

4. Audit Reporting & Documentation





- Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting observations, root causes, financial impact, and recommendations.
- Discuss audit findings with department heads and management.
- Present audit reports with practical corrective and preventive action plans.
- Maintain complete audit working papers, evidence, and documentation.
- Ensure confidentiality of audit findings and sensitive organizational information.

5. Follow-up & Corrective Action Monitoring

- Track implementation of audit recommendations by various departments.
- Conduct follow-up audits to verify closure of audit observations.
- Escalate overdue or high-risk audit findings to senior management.
- Monitor corrective action plans until complete resolution.
- Maintain audit issue trackers and compliance dashboards.

6. Process Improvement & Internal Controls

- Recommend improvements in business processes and internal control systems.
- Assist departments in developing stronger control mechanisms.
- Promote automation and process standardization to reduce operational risks.
- Participate in ERP implementation, process redesign, and internal control enhancement projects.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across business functions.

7. Coordination with External Auditors & Management

- Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal consultants, and external audit firms during audits.
- Provide required documentation and audit evidence.
- Assist management in responding to audit queries and observations.
- Support implementation of recommendations received from statutory and regulatory audits.
- Participate in management review meetings related to audit and compliance.

8. Data Analytics & MIS

- Analyze financial and operational data to identify unusual trends and exceptions.
- Prepare periodic audit MIS reports and dashboards for management.




- Develop audit analytics to improve audit coverage and effectiveness.
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and internal control metrics.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to strengthen audit processes.

9. Ethics, Governance & Fraud Prevention

- Promote ethical business practices and compliance culture across the organization.
- Assist in fraud investigations and whistleblower complaints when required.
- Review fraud prevention controls and recommend improvements.
- Ensure confidentiality and independence while conducting investigations.
- Support awareness programs on internal controls and compliance.

Job Specification – Senior Executive / Assistant Manager – Internal Audit

CriteriaDetails

Education CA (Inter)/Qualified CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce/Finance. Qualified certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CPA will be an added advantage.

Experience - Senior Executive: 5–7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Statutory Audit, or Compliance.

Experience working with reputed Audit Firms (Big 4 or Mid-sized CA Firms) is mandatory. Healthcare industry experience will be an added advantage.

Industry Knowledge Internal Audit, Risk Management, Financial Controls, Operational Audits, Healthcare Operations, Accounting Standards, Internal Financial Controls (IFC), Regulatory Compliance

Technical Skills Risk-based auditing, financial analysis, process reviews, internal control evaluation, audit documentation, data analytics, ERP audit, compliance review, report writing

Behavioral Attributes High integrity, ethical, analytical, detail-oriented, objective, independent thinker, proactive, accountable, professional, confidential, solution-oriented, excellent judgment, stakeholder-focused, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement

Communication Skills Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and report-writing skills with the ability to interact with senior management and cross-functional teams

Languages English mandatory; local language preferred

Tools Familiarity Advanced MS Excel, ERP Systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar), Power BI, Audit Management Tools, MS Office, Data Analytics Tools

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🏢 Athulya Assisted Living
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