EXECUTIVE N - CORPORATE AUDIT

External Job Description

Job Purpose
Assist Manager in developing and executing the Annual audit plan, and take a lead role in the day to day execution of internal audits
Contribute to the Internal Audit (IA) function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate those risks in order to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
Ensuring completion of Audit plan as per schedule for empanelled external auditors and providing guidance and support to them in execution of Audits
Provide value-added advice and support to business partners on the creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes, products or services to ensure an appropriate level of internal control and compliance is maintained
 
Job Responsibilities
 
Planning 
Engaging with the Auditee for finalization of dates of Audit engagement and Assisting the Manager in the collecting information and documents relevant to be used for  preparation of  Audit Planning Memorandum (APM) 
Identifying transactional discrepancies/inconsistencies in data extracted form ERP/MIS  through Auditing Tools, Exception Reports or Manual Analysis 
Participate in opening meetings with Auditee to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement to Auditee and provide an overview of all steps in the audit process 
Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes 
 
Fieldwork 
Develop a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology 
Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings 
Propose practical and value added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies 
Organize and reference work papers for review by Manager, Internal Audit 
Participate in closing meetings with Auditee at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues 
 
Reporting 
Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the auditee and senior management.
Assist in preparation of Presentation on Major Observation to Auditee Hierarchy/Audit Committee 
 
Other Responsibilities 
Pursuing for closure of open audit issues 
Supports the Manager, Internal Audit in the development and implementation of the evolving IA methodology 
Provide consultative support to unit with regard to the adequate design and execution of risk management processes
 
Key Interaction
Internal : With Various Functions across hierarchy such as Plants, Branches, Sales, marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Taxation, SSC ,IT, IBU
External : 
- External Consultants
- External Auditors
- Other Vendors
 
Qualification
Essential: B. Com/BAF