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Job Position: INTERNAL AUDITOR

Experience: 3-5 Years

Location: Kochi, India

Department: ACCOUNTS

Domain: INTERNAL AUDITOR

Job Description:

CA intermediate with 3 years of articleship experience 

Skills 

� Good Knowledge in GST, Income Tax and Companies Act provisions. 

� Experience in tally and other related documents. 

� Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

� Knowledge of accounting principles and audit techniques. 

� Audit experience in Technology, Construction and Real estate is an added advantage. 

� Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Responsibilities 

� Plan and conduct internal audits across departments in line with the annual audit plan. 

� Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 

� Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and actionable recommendations. 

� Communicate audit findings to management and follow up on corrective actions.

� Assist external auditors during statutory audits. 

� Co-ordinate with the team to ensure all statutory requirements for the group companies. 

ClaySys is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a versatile environment for all our employees.

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• Conduct 3rd party external audits & training as per ISO standards and schedules.
• Plan audits and effectively utilize resources during the process.
• Represent the audit team in communications with clients and auditees.
• Provide direction and guidance to auditors-in-training.
• Lead audit teams to reach audit conclusions and prepare audit reports.
• Prevent and resolve conflicts during audits.
• Deliver training programs in line with accreditation board requirements.
• Continuously assess and evaluate delegates during training.
• Guide and mentor support tutors, address delegate concerns, and collect feedback.
• Identify areas of improvement in training processes.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience: Minimum 5 years, preferably with ISO Certification Bodies.
• Certifications: IRCA Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and external audit processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Open to PAN India travel for physical audits.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Auditor to oversee and evaluate the operations and processes across all departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal auditing, risk assessment, compliance, and process optimization. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to identify gaps, ensure adherence to organizational policies, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end audits across all departments to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Evaluate operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement effective internal control systems.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor and assess risk management processes and suggest risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct periodic compliance checks to ensure regulatory and statutory requirements are met.
• Assist management in designing and improving workflows and business processes.
• Provide insights and strategies for cost control and operational optimization.
• Stay updated with industry standards, laws, and regulations related to auditing and compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of proven experience in auditing, preferably in corporate or multi-department environments.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in audit tools, MS Excel, and ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and improving organizational processes.
• Exposure to diverse functions and senior leadership.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Workdays- Monday to Saturday

We are looking for an Internal Auditor (CA Inter) with strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and process reviews.

Experience Required: CA Inter + 3 years

Articleship + 2 years Internal Audit experience

Key Responsibilities:

Review and test internal controls across Finance, Procurement, HR, Operations, Sales, Inventory & IT.

Perform compliance checks and surprise audits.

Use Excel / Power BI to analyze trends and identify anomalies.

Assist Sr. Internal Auditor in preparing audit reports with findings and recommendations.

Requirements:

Completed CA Inter + 3 years Articleship.

Minimum 2 years Internal Audit experience.

Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit procedures, and compliance requirements.

Proficiency in Excel, Power BI; SAP experience preferred.

Designation : Asst. Manager / Deputy Manager / Manager – Internal Audit

Education Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Minimum Experience : 5 - 7 years experience

Function : Finance / Internal Audit

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational

• Evaluating and providing reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization's objectives and goals to be met.
• Reporting risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the audit committee and providing recommendations for improving the organisation's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance
• Evaluating information security and associated risk exposures
• Evaluating regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal counsel
• Evaluating the organisation's readiness in case of business interruption
• Providing support to the company's anti-fraud programs.
• Undertaking audit and other assignments individually / as a member of a team. Conducting audit as per the audit program / checklist.
• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems in the function being audited and suggesting improvements wherever required for cost reduction/profit improvement and effective utilization of the resources of the company.
• Providing assurance on adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control in the organization by reviewing the critical processes and sub processes of the organization for the area being covered in audit.
• Checking adherence of policies and procedures of the company and suggesting improvements wherever required.
• Conducting audit of all Plants, Regional Offices, Site Offices, Depots and HQO Departments and issuing reports / rejoinders on audit findings
• Maintaining Risk management framework
• Maintaining Legal compliance framework for reporting of compliances (including initial development of the same)
• Other initiatives to enhance GRC ( Governance, Risk Management and Compliances) practices and Business Responsibility reporting
• Submitting a summary of all the “Significant Audit Observations” to the Audit Committee ( to be included in the Agenda folder of the Audit Committee for each meeting) to provide an insight to the Audit Committee on the effectiveness, efficiency and extent of audits

• Making presentation in each Audit Committee meeting covering following:

1. Audit Plan for the year
2. Actualisation of Audit plan of past
3. Audit reports issued for which reply is pending
4. Significant Audit observations in the Audit reports where action has been taken after audit
5. Significant Audit observations of the Audit reports where action has not been taken
6. Areas which require to be strengthened for a robust GRC framework
7. Any other item which needs to be reported to the Board

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Independently plan and conduct internal audits across departments based on risk assessments.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and risk mitigation measures.
• Identify internal control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues and provide practical recommendations.

Compliance Testing (India & Saudi Arabia)

• Conduct regular compliance testing of applicable Indian and Saudi laws , including tax, labor, corporate, and commercial regulations.
• Monitor statutory and regulatory developments and assess compliance impact.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure corrective actions and risk mitigation.

MIS Reporting & Decision Support

• Prepare and analyze MIS reports to support strategic decision-making  by management.
• Present audit insights, trend analysis, and performance dashboards in an actionable format.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align reporting with business priorities.

Process Structuring & SOP Development

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)  for core business functions.
• Structure and streamline accounting and finance processes  for better control, transparency, and scalability.
• Assist in business restructuring, process redesign, or cross-border transitions with focus on audit and compliance perspectives.

Tactical & Cross-Functional Execution

• Apply tactical thinking to resolve audit issues and drive process improvements.
• Liaise with multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure audit findings are understood and implemented.
• Contribute to a strong internal control environment and promote audit awareness across the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance , OR
• Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant (CA - Inter) who has completed mandatory articleship
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience  in internal audit, compliance testing, or accounting roles, ideally including exposure to Saudi Arabian  and Indian  regulatory environments.
• Good knowledge of internal control frameworks, Audit and Accounting standards, and process reviews.
• Solid understanding of Indian and Saudi regulatory environments .
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person