Internal Auditor, 3 to 5 years in Kolkata

Job Description

• Conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems and operational processes.
• Ensure adequate techniques are used to measure transactions and get the facts.
• Appreciate and evaluate the existing procedures and management practices within accounting, economics, treasury, operations, law, taxation, computerized information systems and modern management principles for the business activities renewed.
• Recognize and identify the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls, compliance with laws and regulations, existing policies and procedures and the reliability of existing management information system applications.
• Define the actual or potential impact associated with the observed deviations/weaknesses.
• Identify the root cause of specific problems, and present practical recommendations to eliminate the root cause and the potential related effect.

• Draft audit findings recommendations and communicate such findings and recommendations clearly and concisely in an audit report.
• Present and discuss audit findings and recommendations timely throughout the audit with the responsible management to obtain responsible management s concurrence for needed actions.
• Adequately communicate the audit results and conclusions at the end of the audit.
• Prepare a timely, accurate, objective, clear and concise audit report draft for presentation to and review with the auditee management and the respective audit management.
• Assist in the preparation of the final Internal Audit Report to ensure timely insurance and distribution.

• Assist in the follow-up with the responsible auditee management regarding the scheduled implementation of recommendations.
• Perform planned follow-up reviews to confirm the adequate implementation of recommendations included in audit reports and determine whether the actions are achieving the desired results.

• Prepare and organize the audit work papers and files for the audit assignment according to the requirements in the Department Standards to ensure work papers are complete, include adequate support for the audit conclusions and adequately document compliance with the professional proficiency of internal audit standards, procedures and techniques.

• Engage in driving positive change throughout the Department by actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives and activities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders across various organizational levels.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Proficient in using MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Having an active sense of business awareness is important. It is also necessary to possess tact, discretion, and self-assurance.
• Capability to adapt to continually changing work environments.
• Adept at working independently as well as in a team setting.
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and overseas travel as required.

• Conduct audit engagements, which may include data analysis and testing procedures.
• Systematically examine financial transactions and their accompanying documentation.
• Evaluate internal control systems to ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Identify and investigate potential instances of financial and operational irregularities.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive audit reports and presenting them to stakeholders.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry regulations and internal auditing best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and activities.