Assistant Internal Auditor

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Internal Auditor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing payment vouchers prior to payment release, verifying supporting documentation and approvals, and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements. Additionally, you will assist with internal audits and help monitor the effectiveness of financial controls to support the organization’s financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct pre-audits of payment vouchers related to vendors, contractors, employees, and petty cash transactions.
- Verify that all approvals, supporting documents, budget availability, general ledger codes, and cost centre allocations are accurate and complete.
- Match purchase orders or contracts with Goods Received Notes (GRNs), service completion certificates, and supplier invoices to ensure consistency.
- Check calculations, quantities, rates, discounts, advance adjustments, retention money, and penalties for accuracy.
- Review accounting classifications, applicable tax deductions, supplier tax status, and invoice validity to maintain compliance.
- Monitor outstanding advances and verify that adjustments are properly made against final bills.
- Document any discrepancies, maintain audit observations, and coordinate follow-ups with the Accounts team.
- Prepare periodic pre-audit reports and maintain accurate records of all reviews conducted.
- Assist with cash counts, petty cash checks, inventory verification, bank reconciliations, vendor ledger reconciliations, and other internal audit assignments as required.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com), Business Administration (BBA), or a Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com), or a relevant professional qualification such as ICMA/CMA, CIA (part-qualified), CA Inter, or an equivalent certification.
- 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, pre-audit, accounts payable, or experience gained at a chartered accountancy firm.
- Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and internal control systems.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and experience in preparing audit reports.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to follow up effectively.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in the manufacturing industry will be considered an advantage.
- The position offers a monthly salary starting from Rs 50,000.
- This is an in-person role, requiring the candidate to work onsite.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to develop their career in internal auditing within a dynamic and compliance-focused environment. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and control, we encourage you to apply.