Internal Audit Support

Job Profile: Internal Audit & Fact-Finding Reviews Qualifications and Experience CA with 2 – 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in the cement or manufacturing sector. Role Purpose Support internal audits and fact-finding reviews through data analysis, field verification, documentation, and systematic tracking of findings and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing the audit plan and conducting audits across functions. Tracker Management: Maintain audit schedules, observation trackers, action-taken reports (ATR), and case trackers; follow up with owners for updates and closure evidence. Data Analysis: Analyse financial and operational data to identify exceptions, unusual patterns, and control gaps requiring further review.

Field Reviews: Conduct plant visits, process walkthroughs, sample testing, and physical verification to validate records and assess adherence to defined processes and controls. Investigation / Fact-Finding Support: Assist in reviewing complaints and specific concerns through document examination, transaction analysis, field verification, and factual discussions with relevant stakeholders.

Documentation and Reporting: Prepare audit working papers, factual chronologies, evidence summaries, draft findings, recommendations, and audit reports, clearly distinguishing verified facts from matters requiring further validation. Coordination: Coordinate with external audit agencies, plant teams, and corporate functions for information collection and timely completion of audits and reviews.

Action Closure Validation: Review supporting evidence for reported action completion and highlight pending or overdue items. Management Reporting: Prepare dashboards, presentations, and periodic status summaries for management reviews. Confidentiality: Maintain complete, organised, and confidential audit and case records.

Required Skills

Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and an objective, fact-based approach. Sound knowledge of accounting, auditing, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements. Proficiency in Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office. Familiarity with SAP and audit/data analytics tools would be an added advantage.

Clear report-writing, communication, and coordination skills. Discretion in handling sensitive information. Willingness to travel to plants for audits and field reviews.