27 Sep
|
StarZen
|
Gurugram
: Manager – Internal Audit
Job Overview
- Role: Manager – Internal Audit
- Department: Internal Audit Department (IAF)
- Reporting To: Head of Internal Audit
- Experience Required: 7–10 years of core auditing and accounting experience
- Target Sector Background (Mandatory): Telecommunications, Electronics Retail, Distribution, and IT Services
- Core Audit Specialisations: Inventory, Procurement, Revenue Assurance, Customer Contracts, and Compliance
- Work Location: M3M Urbana Premium, Sector 67, Gurugram, Haryana, 122101 (GCC for Starlink Qatar)
Purpose of the Role The Manager – Internal Audit is responsible for conducting and managing multiple simultaneous financial, operational, performance, and compliance audit projects across the Starlink Group . The role ensures all internal audit activities and consulting services are executed with high qualified care, strict independence, and total alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards . The Manager serves as a key bridge between the floor operations and the executive management, optimizing internal risk matrices and control systems. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
1. Core Audit Management & Execution
- Risk Evaluation: Identify, assess, and prioritize operational and financial risk bands using a robust risk-based audit framework.
- Annual Planning: Assist the Head of Internal Audit in designing the Annual Audit Plan, factoring in inputs from Executive Management, External Audit bodies, and changing regulatory environments.
- Fieldwork & Scope: Execute financial and operational audits within allocated time budgets, certifying that testing mechanisms are comprehensive and conclusions are accurate.
- Audit Methodology: Ensure strict compliance with standardized audit steps—defining problem scales, tracking evidence,
evaluating control weaknesses, and assessing their materiality against audit objectives.
- Reporting & Remediation: Present highly accurate, evidence-backed written audit reports to the Head of Internal Audit and Management. Lead continuous follow-ups to track if corrective actions are properly implemented.
- Standards & Ethics: Maintain organizational ethics and ensure all practices align flawlessly with The IIA’s Standards and industry-specific compliance rules.
2. Consulting & Advisory Services
- Framework Advisory: Execute and oversee internal corporate consulting assignments as instructed by the Head of Internal Audit.
- Policy Refinement: Evaluate and systematically review institutional policies, updating them for the Head of Internal Audit prior to Board of Directors approval.
3. Fraud Investigations & Special Assignments
- Forensic Audits: Direct or carry out sensitive forensic reviews and special audit assignments authorized by the Audit Committee .
- Communication: Deliver immediate, clear oral briefings and written documentation covering investigation insights.
4. External Liaison & Quality Programs
- External Stakeholders: Coordinate and clear paths of communication with External Auditors and the State Audit Bureau to align overall audit efficiency.
- Quality Improvement: Assist in shaping the department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
- Budget Support: Help formulate the internal department's annual budget to match long-term IAF operations.
Mandated Profile Requirements
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- Mandatory Professional Certification: At least one active certification: CA (Chartered Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) .
- Post-graduate credentials (e.g., MBA or specialized financial professions) will be viewed favorably.
Technical Skills & Mandatory Experience:
- Years of Experience: 7 to 10 years of dedicated, high-impact auditing and accounting work.
- Industry Domain Experience (Must-Have): Direct auditing background within Telecommunications, Electronics Retail, Logistics/Distribution, or IT Services .
- Audit Scope Specialization (Must-Have): Deep hands-on experience evaluating Inventory cycles, Procurement loops, Revenue Assurance, Customer Contracts, and Regulatory Compliance .
- Standards Proficiency: Strong working familiarity with the Global Internal Audit Standards , Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Audit Software Stack: Must be an experienced user of TeamMate Plus and highly capable of utilizing Computer-Aided Auditing Tools ( CAATs ).
Key Competencies:
- Business Acumen: Elite understanding of macro retail, telecom, and corporate center operations.
- Analytical Skills: Mastery over tracking systemic loop holes, process flows, and balance sheet anomalies.
- Leadership & Teamwork: Ability to lead a multi-functional audit team and maintain diplomatic, clear relationships across varying business units.
📌 Manager Internal Auditor (Gurugram)
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