AGM - Internal Audit

Responsibilities:-

Audit execution

• Take ownership for the execution of audit tracks assigned (out of the annual plan) as per the engagement plan
• Assist the team leads in preparing detailed Engagement plan for each assigned audit area such that audit outcomes are maximised 
• Actively participate in all audit commencement discussions; to identify the key focus areas and prepare audit engagement plan (including risk and control matrices) and work program
• Ensure that sufficient information is identified, analysed, evaluated and recorded to achieve the audit objectives as per engagement plan.
• Document and test processes and controls as per the broad guidelines in the engagement plan
• Maintain accurate records to support and satisfy audit trails and ensure sufficient evidence in audit working electronic files
• Identify significant control weaknesses and audit findings resulting in cost savings, financial exposure, and revenue enhancements
• Identify instances of absence of process/systems/structure or, design gaps in process/systems/structure highlighted through audit reviews
• Identify instances of non-quantifiable significant risk exposures or governance failures identified through audit reviews
• Ensure completion of audits as per budgeted timelines and contribute to achieve function’s target of value added to the business
• Track management action plans for concluded audits till they are closed; escalate to the supervisor or Head of Internal Audit and to respective Function Heads, actions, which have or are likely to become overdue.

Reporting

• Prepare audit reports to document the audit findings as per function’s standard template
• Adhere to agreed timelines for finalisation and submission of draft audit report and address all review comments timely and completely
• Ensure audit findings are articulated in a crisp, easy to understand manner clearly bringing out control gaps, cause (why they occurred) and their impact on the business

Business / function projects

• As required, participate, identified projects and deliver on the project objectives (milestones) within agreed timelines.

Audit Plan

• Suggest themes for inclusion in the half year /annual audit plan and support the supervisor to coordinate with business and obtain relevant information to enable him to complete and submit IA Plan, accurately

Learning and Development

• Enhance skills and competence through self-study, online courses / training programs (as agreed with the supervisor) which will contribute towards superior work delivery and increased influencing ability

Qualification:-

• CA/MBA: 5 to 6 years post qualification (telecom internal audit experience preferred)
• M.Com: Internal audit experience of 8-10 years