Branch Audit & File Audit Executive - Hyderabad

Role Overview

We are looking for a Branch Audit & File Audit Executive responsible for conducting branch-level audits and detailed file audits to ensure adherence to company policies, processes, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Branch Audit

• Conduct periodic audits of branches as per the approved audit plan.
• Verify compliance with company policies, SOPs, processes, and internal controls.
• Review branch cash handling, documentation, records, registers, and operational processes.
• Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, irregularities, and potential risks.
• Verify branch-level transactions and supporting documents.
• Discuss audit observations with branch personnel and obtain appropriate explanations/evidence.
• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and corrective actions.
• Follow up on closure of audit observations and ensure timely corrective action.

File Audit

• Conduct detailed audit disbursed files and supporting documentation.
• Verify completeness, accuracy, authenticity, and validity of documents.
• Check adherence to prescribed approval and documentation processes.
• Identify missing documents, discrepancies, exceptions, deviations, and potential red flags.
• Cross-check information across applications, documents, systems, and supporting records.
• Ensure files comply with applicable internal policies and guidelines.
• Maintain proper audit working papers and evidence for all observations.
• Escalate significant irregularities or suspected fraud/risk issues to the appropriate authority.

Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline; B.Com/M.Com/MBA will be an advantage.
• 5 years of experience in branch audit, file audit and operations audit, banking/NBFC/financial services, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of audit processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in a mobile/field-based role.
• Comfortable working independently across multiple branches/locations.

Language Proficiency

The candidate must be proficient in all four languages:

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu
• Tamil

Good verbal and written communication in English is essential, with strong ability to communicate with branch teams and local stakeholders in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.