We are looking for a detail-oriented and ethical Internal Auditor to monitor financial transactions, verify compliance with organizational policies, identify financial and operational risks, and ensure effective internal controls across all school branches. The candidate will conduct regular audits, review accounting records, identify discrepancies, and submit audit reports with practical recommendations to management.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Auditing

- Conduct periodic internal audits of all school branches and Head Office departments.
- Verify cash transactions, bank statements, fee collections, receipts, payments, and expense vouchers.
- Review purchase bills, vendor payments, petty cash, reimbursements, and financial supporting documents.
- Verify salary and payroll records, including attendance, leave, overtime, and salary deductions.
- Check fee collections, outstanding fees, refunds, concessions, and student-related financial transactions.
- Reconcile financial records with bank statements, ledgers, and supporting documents.

2. Compliance and Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Verify adherence to approval procedures for purchases, expenses, recruitment-related payments, and other financial transactions.
- Review compliance with delegated financial authority and approval limits.
- Identify control weaknesses, irregularities, duplicate payments, and potential fraud risks.
- Ensure proper maintenance of financial records, bills, vouchers, and audit documentation.

3. Branch and Operational Audits
- Conduct scheduled and surprise audits at school branches.
- Verify fixed assets,



inventory, stationery, books, uniforms, and other school materials.
- Check transport-related expenses, maintenance costs, and vendor contracts.
- Verify employee records and supporting documents wherever relevant to audit requirements.
- Review procurement procedures, stock registers, and asset movement records.

4. Audit Reporting and Follow-up
- Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting observations, financial discrepancies, risks, and control gaps.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve financial and operational efficiency.
- Discuss audit findings with Branch Heads, Accountants, and department managers.
- Follow up on previous audit observations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Escalate significant financial irregularities or suspected fraud to management promptly.

5. Documentation and Management Support
- Maintain audit working papers, checklists, evidence, and supporting documents.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly audit summaries for management review.
- Assist management during statutory audits and other financial reviews.
- Support the development and improvement of internal audit procedures and financial controls.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professional independence while performing audit duties.





Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and auditing procedures.
- Working knowledge of GST, TDS, payroll compliance, and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, accounting software, and ERP systems.
- Robust analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
- Excellent communication, report-writing, and documentation skills.
- Ability to travel to multiple school branches as required.
- Integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, and professional ethics.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely completion of scheduled branch and departmental audits.
- Accuracy and completeness of audit reports.
- Identification and timely reporting of financial discrepancies and control weaknesses.
- Percentage of audit observations resolved within the stipulated timeline.
- Reduction in recurring audit findings and financial irregularities.
- Compliance with internal financial policies and approval procedures.

Preferred Experience
- Experience in auditing schools, educational institutions, multi-branch organizations, or similar establishments.
- Experience in payroll verification, fee collection audits, procurement audits, and fixed asset verification.
- Experience in preparing audit reports for senior management.

Note: The candidate must be willing to travel to different school branches and maintain complete confidentiality of all financial and organizational information.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Internal Auditor (Dindigul)
🏢 Achyuta Public School
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