Senior Finance Team Lead - Post Payment Audit

Department Icon Audit & Control
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Posted: 1 year ago
8-10 years
Chennai
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Who Youll Work With
You will work in our Global Finance & Accounts Shared Services Center in Chennai and be part of the Post-Payment Audit team. This group investigates firm members expenses.
What Youll Do
You will work with a team of expense auditors and investigators on finance-related issues and perform/lead audits on centrally billed transactions of individuals whose names figure in the risk-scoring model.
In this role, you will meticulously audit the flagged centrally billed transactions to identify potential discrepancies or misuse, analyze reports from expense reporting tools and vendors, and perform research on the internet to validate the business reason for certain expenses. Be responsible for assessing adherence to different office policies. You will seek clarifications from colleagues about questionable transactions and request further information, if necessary. Based on the colleagues’ responses and additional information gathered, you will determine if there is a valid business reason for incurring the charges. Distribute tasks and monitor progress to ensure audits are completed within the required timeframe. You will compile all the findings into comprehensive reports and prepare final audit decks for leadership, and office Finance.
Your role also involves identifying anomalies, trends, and patterns in user behavior that may indicate misuse of the centrally billed program, allowing you to contribute significantly to the integrity and efficiency of the auditing process. Validate new enhancements in expense auditing tools, liaise with partner teams on new rollouts of vendor services in different cities, and stabilize the process. Highlight any process issues and come up with the proposed solution to mitigate them. Work collaboratively with partnering teams on any data quality issues, validating fixes and following up diligently to ensure issues are resolved. Finally, you will suggest additional algorithms whenever required in the risk scoring model to enhance the audit efficiency.
Qualifications
  • Graduate in Accounting/Auditing/Finance, or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of Fraud & Investigation will be an added advantage (CFE preferred)
  • 8-10 years of experience in a shared service environment or audit firm
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to guide peer members and mentor them in their daily audits by tracking progress at work
  • Sound understanding of audit theories, principles, and practices
  • Logical reasoning to analyze new audit scenarios and document procedures
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  • Deal with ambiguity comfortably and have sound audit judgmental abilities
  • Strategic ability to prioritize and ensure deliverables are met on time
  • Exceptional problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to forecast challenges
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel, word, and PowerPoint for audit reports
  • Highly organized in being detail-oriented and compiling findings for leadership
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Establish new controls in the process and streamline any manual efforts
  • Contribute towards process improvement and automation (Basic knowledge of data analytics will be an added advantage)

Skills

Algorithms

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About Company

McKinsey & Company India Careers 2025 – Overview

McKinsey & Company, founded in 1926 by James O. McKinsey, is a New York City‑based global management consulting firm that advises leading businesses, governments, and institutions across the private, public, and social sectors.

With offices in 65+ countries and a team of ~45,000 professionals worldwide, McKinsey delivers expertise in strategy, operations, technology, digital transformation, sustainability, and AI‑driven innovation.

In India, McKinsey operates from hubs in Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, employing ~1,150–1,200 consultants and specialists. The firm is known for its rigorous problem‑solving approach, deep industry knowledge, and ability to deliver measurable impact for clients.

Business Model

McKinsey operates as a project‑based B2B professional services firm, generating revenue through high‑value strategic and operational consulting engagements.

Its model blends:

  • Top‑tier problem‑solving frameworks with deep industry expertise
  • Global knowledge networks with local market insights
  • Long‑term client relationships built on trust and measurable results

Strategic priorities for McKinsey India include:

  • Expanding digital, analytics, and AI capabilities
  • Growing sustainability and climate transition advisory
  • Strengthening implementation and transformation services alongside strategy
  • Investing in talent development and diversity initiatives

Recent Wins & Recognition

  • Advised a leading Indian conglomerate on a multi‑billion‑dollar renewable energy transition strategy (https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/electric-power-and-natural-gas/our-insights).
  • Partnered with a major Indian bank to implement AI‑driven credit risk modelling (https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/risk-and-resilience/our-insights).
  • Published the India’s Turning Point 2025 report outlining pathways to $10 trillion GDP by 2035 (https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/asia-pacific/indias-turning-point).
  • Recognised among Top 10 Most Prestigious Consulting Firms Globally in Vault’s 2025 rankings (https://firsthand.co/best-companies-to-work-for/consulting).

Culture & Values

McKinsey’s culture is anchored in its Obligation to Dissent, Client First mindset, and commitment to professional development.

Core values include:

  • Adhere to the highest professional standards
  • Improve clients’ performance significantly
  • Create an unrivaled environment for exceptional people

The firm promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, offers global staffing opportunities, and invests heavily in continuous learning through McKinsey Academy and leadership programs.


Client‑Facing Practices

Strategy & Corporate Finance

What it is – Core strategic advisory for CEOs and boards. India work includes:

  • Corporate Strategy – Growth, portfolio, and market entry strategies.
  • M&A Advisory – Deal strategy, due diligence, and integration.
  • Performance Transformation – Large‑scale cost and growth programs.

Operations

What it is – End‑to‑end operational excellence. India work includes:

  • Manufacturing & Supply Chain – Lean operations, procurement, logistics.
  • Product Development – Innovation and time‑to‑market acceleration.
  • Capital Projects & Infrastructure – Planning and execution excellence.

Digital & Analytics (McKinsey Digital)

What it is – Technology‑driven transformation. India work includes:

  • Digital Strategy – Roadmaps for digital transformation.
  • Advanced Analytics – AI/ML solutions for business impact.
  • Cybersecurity – Risk assessment and resilience building.

Sustainability & ESG

What it is – Helping clients transition to net‑zero and sustainable operations. India work includes:

  • Climate Strategy – Decarbonisation pathways.
  • Circular Economy – Waste reduction and resource efficiency.
  • ESG Reporting & Compliance – Framework design and assurance support.

People & Organizational Performance

What it is – Talent, leadership, and culture transformation. India work includes:

  • Leadership Development – Coaching and succession planning.
  • Organisational Design – Structure and governance optimisation.
  • Change Management – Driving adoption of transformation initiatives.


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