Job Purpose

To independently evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across real estate development projects, corporate functions, and statutory compliances, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit & Assurance

- Conduct internal audits of ongoing and completed real estate projects (Residential / Commercial / Mixed-use).

- Review project cost controls, budgets, BOQs, RA bills, variation orders, and certifications.

- Audit Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.

- Evaluate contract management, tendering, vendor selection, and approval processes.

- Verify site-level controls, material consumption, wastages, and inventory management.

- Perform surprise audits at project sites and warehouses.

2. Financial & Process Controls

- Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.

- Review delegation of authority (DOA) and compliance with SOPs.

- Validate revenue recognition, customer collections, discounts, and incentives.

- Review CRM systems, sales processes, and booking controls.

- Monitor compliance with approved budgets and management approvals.

3. Compliance & Regulatory Audit

- Ensure compliance with:

- RERA regulations

- GST, TDS, Income Tax

- Companies Act, 2013

- Labour laws (Contract labour, PF, ESIC)

- Environmental and statutory approvals

- Review statutory filings and documentation.

4. Risk Management

- Identify financial, operational, legal, and fraud risks.

- Recommend risk mitigation strategies.





- Assist in development and review of Risk Control Matrices (RCM).

- Track closure of audit observations and management action plans.

5. Technology & Systems Audit

- Audit ERP systems ( In4 / Snipe IT / Sales Force).

- Review access controls, maker-checker controls, and data integrity.

- Evaluate system-driven controls and automation effectiveness.

6. Reporting & Coordination

- Prepare explicit audit reports highlighting risks, observations, and recommendations.

- Present audit findings to senior management and Audit Team.

- Coordinate with statutory auditors, consultants, and external auditors.

- Follow up on audit issues until closure.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong understanding of real estate operations and project lifecycle.

- Knowledge of construction contracts, billing, and cost management.

- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.

- High integrity and professional skepticism.

Qualifications & Experience

- CA / CMA / CIA / MBA (Finance) preferred.

- 2–7 years of experience in internal audit, preferably in real estate / construction / infrastructure.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and Excel.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of audit plans.

- Reduction in repeat audit observations.

- Percentage closure of audit issues within timelines.

- Improvement in process efficiency and control maturity.

Working Conditions

- Frequent travel to project sites (If Required).

- Interaction with cross-functional teams (Projects, Sales, Finance, Legal, Procurement etc).

📌 Internal Auditor (India)
🏢 Chandakgroup
📍 India