Manager - Internal Audit - FMCG/Retail

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Conduct the audit of financial, accounting, payroll and inventory records on regular basis as per the audit plan and follow up with the respective team for corrective actions

2. Report the audit findings / deviations to the respective stakeholders

3. Evaluate the internal controls, identify loopholes and give recommendations

4. Liaise with external advisors / auditors

5. Verify the statutory compliances, reconcile the statutory returns with the books of accounts, communicate the gap to the respective stakeholders, etc

6. Verify all reconciliation statements and identify the gaps and communicate to the respective stakeholders

7. Conduct the stock audits on regular basis, review the discrepancies in stock audit report and take corrective actions

8. Review the trial balance on monthly basis and suggest the corrective measures

9. Review the processes, identify the process gaps compared to SOP, communicate the process gaps to the respective task owners, etc

10. Identify the areas and suggestion for cost reduction and control

REQUIREMENTS:

a. Must be a CA with minimum 4-5 years of experience excluding articleship period

b. Proficient in ERP, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

c. Good communication skills and inter personal skills

d. An independent nature with an analytical mind-set & a team player

e. Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations - Income Tax, GST, labour laws, etc

f. Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business team

g. Proved experience in audit field - retail experience is preferred

h. Knowledge of best practices in the area of accounting, processes and internal controls

i. Critical thinking and problem solving skills