14 System Audit jobs in India

Company Description

Dairy Day, established by industry veterans in 2002, is one of the leading ice cream brands in South India. The company manufactures and supplies over 30 flavors across more than 200 products, including cups, cones, sticks, tubs, and novelties. With a state-of-the-art facility spread over 4 lakh square feet, Dairy Day has a production capacity of 3 lakh liters per day. Dairy Day products are available through a network of over 25,000 retailers and various modern retail outlets like Reliance Supermarkets, More Supermarkets, Spencers, Spar Hypermarket, D’Mart, as well as E-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and BigBasket.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Manager IT Security Audit located in Bengaluru. The Manager IT Security Audit will be responsible for conducting IT security audits, evaluating the security posture of the organization, creating audit reports, and recommending improvements. The role involves assessing compliance with security policies and standards, identifying vulnerabilities, and working closely with IT and other departments to ensure the implementation of security measures.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT security audit processes and methodologies
• Knowledge of security policies, standards, and controls
• Ability to identify and assess vulnerabilities and risks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent are a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Ability to work independently and onsite

ROLE SUMMARY

The National Head of Information Security, Audit, and Compliance is responsible for organization’s information security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks are robust, aligned with regulatory requirements, and continuously improved to mitigate risks and enhance security controls. The role will be responsible for overseeing and leading the organization's information security audit and compliance functions across all business units and regions.

The Head will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic audit plan for information security, ensuring adherence to industry standards (such as RBI and other relevant guidelines), and managing a team of skilled auditors. Additionally, the role involves driving operational governance related to information security and audit functions, enabling improvements in efficiency through robust compliance frameworks, and fostering a culture of security awareness and innovation within the team. The Head will focus on enhancing the skills and capabilities of the information security team while creating an environment that promotes high performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Direction

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security audit strategy aligned with the organization’s business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure the development and execution of the audit framework, annual audit plan/calendar, prioritizing audits based on risk assessments and business impact.

Risk & Compliance

• Review and ensure that information security governance frameworks and policies are well-defined, communicated, and adhered to across MFL.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as RBI guidelines, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and other relevant standards specific to the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector.
• Assess and evaluate the information security risk across business units and implement appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.
• Lead end-to-end audits of the MFL’s IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and business processes, focusing on identifying security vulnerabilities, non-compliance issues, and gaps.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and security measures, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure periodic reviews of third-party vendors and service providers to ensure they comply with the company’s security standards and regulatory obligations.
• Provide regular updates to the Board on risk and compliance matters, incorporating their feedback into the overall strategy and operational plan

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Collaborate with various business units, including IT, Risk, Legal, and Compliance, to promote awareness and understanding of security audit findings and best practices.
• Work with the business units and functions for ISO certification
• Work with the external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on compliance-related issues.
• Prepare and present audit reports, findings, and recommendations to senior management and quarterly to the Audit Committee.

Operational Excellence

• Leverage information security practices effectively while driving innovation for efficiency improvements, ensuring that compliance considerations remain central to all initiatives
• Lead efforts to enhance security and compliance across all existing and future products, services, and processes to maintain a competitive advantage
• Develop and lead training programs to enhance awareness and understanding of security and compliance within the organization.
• Drive the continuous improvement of information security policies, procedures, and audit methodologies, ensuring they remain relevant and effective in addressing emerging risks.

Team management and capability development

• Develop clear goals for the compliance team and facilitate alignment with broader organizational objectives, regularly reviewing team performance and providing constructive feedback
• Identify training needs and implement capability-building programs that empower teams to excel and adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the team

KEY CHALLENGES

• Driving awareness and building an environment where audit is considered as a priority
• Internal pace of working and slow pace of approvals

KEY DECISIONS TAKEN

• Sign off on the IS Audit before sharing with Audit Committee
• Recommendations across business with respect to risk and compliance in reference to information security

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholders

External Stakeholders

Audit Committee: Present audit findings to the committee every quarter

Senior Leadership: Provide insights on the key findings from the audits conducts and gaps identified

All functional heads to seek alignment on the audit process and ensure compliance as per set standards

Vendors Audit Partners – Provide necessary support to carry out auditing process

Regulatory Authorities such as RBI to ensure compliance with external regulations and directives

KEY ROLE DIMENSIONS

Team Size: 2 direct reports

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Audit, Risk Management, Business Management or a related field.

Nature of Experience:

• At least 12-15 years of proven experience in information security, audit, risk management, and compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in BFSI or NBFC.
• Strong background in compliance frameworks, risk management, and security strategy.
• Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Proven track record in implementing effective security solutions that enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, standards, and best practices for information security (e.g., RBI Guidelines, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Strong background in conducting internal audits related to information security, risk management, and IT governance within the financial services or NBFC sector.
• Proven track record of successfully leading audits, driving compliance, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of the information security landscape, including risk management, vulnerability management, incident response, data protection, and business continuity planning.
• Experience with tools and technologies used for security auditing and vulnerability assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with senior management, regulators, and external auditors.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative approach to achieving organizational objectives.

IT Audit & Compliance Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive IT Audit & Compliance Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in IT General Controls (ITGC), IT Application Controls (ITAC), and SOC 2 audit/compliance processes. You will be responsible for conducting control assessments, identifying risks, and supporting external/internal audits to ensure our systems meet regulatory and organizational compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform ITGC and ITAC assessments including access controls, change management, backup, and recovery.
• Conduct SOC 2 Type I & Type II readiness assessments and audits.
• Assist in scoping, planning, and executing IT compliance audits and reviews.
• Work with cross-functional teams to perform control walkthroughs and test design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps and recommend remediation actions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors for evidence collection and process clarifications.
• Maintain audit documentation and support reporting for regulatory or client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks such as SOC 2, SOX, ISO 27001, etc.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in risk and compliance processes.

Primary Skills:

• Strong knowledge of ITGC and ITAC testing
• Hands-on experience with SOC 2 audits (Type I and II)
• Familiarity with Trust Services Criteria and audit lifecycle
• Understanding of risk and control frameworks
• Good knowledge of access controls, change management, and IT operations
• Proficiency in audit documentation and reporting
• Knowledge of GRC tools like Archer, AuditBoard, ServiceNow (preferred)
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Preferred: Certification like CISA, ISO 27001 LA, or similar (not mandatory but a plus)

Job Description :-

This role is for purely US HR Compliance, do not apply for domestic Compliance role.

Serve as an integral member of the HR Compliance team, supporting efforts to ensure all employees meet I-9, background check, and other hiring standards and requirements.

In this role, you will participate in comprehensive internal auditing processes and regular compliance reviews to uphold the integrity of our hiring and offboarding procedures.

You will help maintain the alignment of the employee lifecycle with company policies, employment laws, regulatory guidance, and self-regulatory organization rules, as well as assist in implementing corrective actions based on audit findings.

• Provide support to the HR Compliance Team in all aspects of the employee life cycle, from new hire standards to off-boarding processes. These processes may include, but are not limited to, background checks, unemployment verification, WOTC, I-9s, termination reviews, identification verification, and employment verification.
• Assisting with weekly, monthly, and all requested audits pertaining to the employee life cycle, including the planning, execution, and documentation of internal audits to ensure adherence to organizational policies, legal standards, and best practices for compliance.
• Documenting and tracking compliance actions by completing dashboards, reports, logs, and records, and assisting in the implementation of corrective actions resulting from internal audit findings.
• Providing support for all other HR functions as required and requested by the supervisor or other management.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in an HR-related field, with a strong focus on organizational auditing and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of human resource principles, practices, and procedures, including experience conducting internal HR audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel, with demonstrated ability to lead process improvements, conduct HR data audits, and maximize operational efficiencies.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems, with experience in auditing HR data and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to do business with an absolute commitment to the TP USA Values.
• Professional certification preferred but not required (PHR, SPHR, SHRM, or CIA)

Job Title: Audit Specialist / Data Analyst/US Onboarding Specialist

Salary: 50,000-60,000 per month depending on the experience.

Location: Onsite - Sector 75, Mohali

Schedule: 8:30PM to 5:30AM (IST) Night shift

MUST have skills:

• Required at least 3-5 years of MS Excel reporting and Word experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including expertise in complex formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Looking for the local candidate only, who can come to the office.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Audit Specialist to oversee and optimize our operational processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement, implementing best practices, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This role will play a critical part in enhancing our operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive audits of internal operational processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement, inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.
• Develop audit plans, checklists, and procedures to ensure thorough and systematic evaluations of operational activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, documentation, and information necessary for conducting audits.
• Analyze audit findings, prepare detailed reports, and present actionable recommendations to management for process optimization and compliance enhancement
• Ensure data accuracy in all internal systems by completing on-demand audits of new hire data entries and working with the onboarding team to correct errors.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to address identified deficiencies and mitigate operational risks.
• Monitor and track the implementation of audits recommendations to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to staff members on operational procedures, compliance requirements, and audit processes.
• Continuously review and refine audit methodologies and tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes.
• Support internal and external audit activities as needed, including coordinating audit requests, and providing necessary documentation and support.
• Maintain accurate data in company and client systems related to new hires, including payroll adjustments, state WC code verifications, and reconciliations
• Assist with the data entry onboarding tasks from time to time.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Proficient in using audit tools, software, and MS Office applications.
• Advanced proficiency in audit tools, software, and MS Office applications, including advanced skills in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and macros)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent audit projects.
• Proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes of issues, develop creative solutions, and implement corrective actions to address audit findings and improve operational effectiveness.
• High integrity and ethical standards, with a commitment to upholding confidentiality and professionalism.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and techniques to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks.
• Understanding of payroll processing, benefits administration, employee onboarding/offboarding procedures, and other HR-related processes relevant to the staffing industry would be beneficial, though not mandatory.
• Experience in the temporary staffing industry is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for 2 hours without standing, sit up to 8+ hours per day.
• Ability to engage fine motor skills such as typing and writing for up to 2 hours without a break, use fine motor skills for up to 8+ hours per day.
• Ability to see and read computer screens, employment documents and correspondence.

Accounting & Taxation

Driving intelligent tax strategies and flawless compliance as a 'forward-deployed solver' (fds) by architecting a resilient tax framework and ensuring every decision aligns with business outcomes.

What are we looking for

real solver?

Solver? Absolutely. But not the usual kind. We're searching for the architects of the audacious & the pioneers of the possible. If you're the type to dismantle assumptions, re-engineer ‘best practices,’ and build solutions that make the future possible NOW, then you're speaking our language.

Improver. Solver. Futurist. Great sense of humor. ‘Possible. It is.’ Mindset. Compassionate collaborator. Bold experimenter. Tireless iterator. Natural creativity that doesn’t just challenge the norm, but solves to design what’s better. Thinks in systems. Solves at scale.

This Isn’t for Everyone. But if you’re the kind who questions why things are done a certain way—and then identifies 3 better ways to do it — we’d love to chat with you.

Your Mission: The Role

solving for better.

You are a proactive, indispensable partner to Searce's leadership, deeply embedded in our financial and operational strategy. This isn't just about filing returns or managing audits; it’s about being a 'Tax Strategist' who preempts risks, optimizes tax structures, and acts as a force multiplier for Searce's financial health and growth.

You'll be a Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for orchestrating all direct tax activities for the India region. You will ensure meticulous compliance, manage complex litigations, and serve as a critical advisor, enabling Searce to navigate the intricate tax landscape with confidence and efficiency.

Let’s be clear: this role demands more than just functional knowledge. It requires a keen business acumen, an analytical mindset to identify opportunities, and the proactive drive to implement value-generating tax strategies. You'll solve challenges before they arise, operate with a "process-first" mindset, and contribute directly to our ability to "solve differently" for our clients and our organization.

If you’re a meticulously organized, analytical professional with a strategic brain, an unwavering commitment to compliance, and the ability to amplify financial impact — you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

You're not just a taxation expert; you're a 'Compliance Architect.'

Your Responsibilities

what you will wake up to solve.

Strategic Tax Planning & Optimization:

Take accountability for tax outflow, implementing strategies for estimation, forecasting, and optimization to align with business goals.

Research and recommend tax-efficient structures, including restructuring, and advise on cross-border transactions and overseas operations.

Identify tax savings and proactively suggest ways to increase profitability while maintaining compliance.

Compliance & Litigation Management:

Lead and manage all direct tax compliances for the India region, including the filing of corporate income tax returns and other annual compliances.

Own and oversee all litigations, assessments, and notices, drafting appeals and submissions to be filed before various tax authorities.

Represent Searce before tax authorities such as CIT(A), DRP, and ITAT, and manage all related liaisoning activities.

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Oversight:

Manage intercompany transactions among Searce entities from a Transfer Pricing (TP) standpoint.

Conduct in-depth analysis of TP issues, and lead the preparation of TP reports, Form 3CEB, and other required documentation.

Research & Advisory:

Conduct extensive research on Domestic Tax, International Tax, FEMA, and Companies Act to stay ahead of regulatory changes.

Provide expert advice and strategic guidance to leadership on new and existing tax laws, ensuring all business decisions are tax-efficient and compliant.

Welcome to Searce

The ‘process-first’, AI-native modern tech consultancy that's rewriting the rules.

We don’t do traditional. As an engineering-led consultancy, we are dedicated to relentlessly improving the real business outcomes. Our solvers co-innovate with clients to futurify operations and make processes smarter, faster & better. We build alongside our clients. Not for the vanity metrics. But for the transformation to embed lasting competitive advantage for our clients.

The result? Modern business reinvention, built on math, tech, and clarity of purpose

The DNA of a ‘Searcian’

superpowers we value.

The ‘happier’ core happier-at-heart: humble, adaptable, positive, passionate, innovative, excellence-minded, responsible. happier-in-action: Not just a poster on the wall; It's how we make decisions, treat each other, show up for clients & hire or promote people. Thinks like a founder. Acts like an owner. Always in Beta: Relentless curiosity. Openness to learn, un-learn, and re-learn. Real Optimist: Views all setbacks as opportunities. Believes in truth over comfort. Ideas over titles. Learning over knowing. Embraces chaos with calm. Evolves faster than the market.

Functional Skills

Analytical Architect: Breaks down complex tax laws and financial data to design robust, compliant, and optimized tax strategies.

Compliance Custodian: Manages all regulatory filings and deadlines with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring zero-defect execution.

Litigation Strategist: Navigates the legal landscape with precision, drafting persuasive submissions and representing the company with confidence before tax authorities.

Value-Driven Researcher: Goes beyond surface-level research to find genuine opportunities for tax savings and revenue enhancement.

Process-First Driver: Thinks systematically to streamline tax workflows, identifies inefficiencies, and implements process improvements that enhance accuracy and speed.

Leadership Multiplier: Mentors and guides a team, amplifying their capabilities and ensuring collective excellence in tax management.

Tech Superpowers

Data-Fluent Navigator: Proficiently uses financial and tax software to extract, analyze, and synthesize large datasets for strategic tax planning and compliance.

Automation Evangelist: Identifies manual, repetitive tax processes and champions the implementation of automation tools to reduce human error and increase efficiency.

Predictive Modeler: Leverages forecasting and modeling tools to project tax outflows and simulate the financial impact of different tax strategies, providing data-backed recommendations.

Tech-Informed Litigator: Utilizes legal and tax databases to conduct extensive research, ensuring submissions are backed by the latest case law and legislative changes.

Experience & Relevance

Tax Pedigree: A Chartered Accountant with around 5 years (post qualification) of proven work experience in a similar industry role, demonstrating a strong foundational understanding of direct taxation.

Leadership Acumen: Prior experience leading and mentoring a team of 1-3 members, demonstrating the ability to manage and develop talent.

Compliance Command: Exhibits a track record of successfully managing end-to-end tax compliance for a corporate entity, including direct handling of litigations.

Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to not only manage compliance but also to identify and implement tax-saving strategies that contribute to profitability.

Bonus Points (you'll thrive if you have)

Action-Oriented Solver: Exhibits strong ownership, drives diligent execution, and demonstrates a clear bias for achieving real-world financial impact.

Impactful Contributor to Transformation: Has played a pivotal role in delivering tangible outcomes within a tax or finance transformation project, contributing effectively beyond theoretical concepts.

Passion for 'Solving Differently': 0→1, 1→10: Understands and has actively contributed to the lifecycle of building and scaling tax frameworks, from inception (0→1) to significant adoption and growth (1→10).

You default to Solve, not posture; Deliver, not debate; Impact over optics and solving for real financial outcomes over 'we’ve always done it this way.'

Join the ‘real solvers’

ready to futurify?

If you are excited by the possibilities of what an AI-native engineering-led, modern tech consultancy can do to futurify businesses, apply here and experience the ‘Art of the possible’. Don’t Just Send a Resume. Send a Statement.