Senior Internal Audit Associate

• Plan and perform risk-based internal audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans.
• Evaluate business processes, internal controls, and operational procedures to identify control gaps and areas for improvement.
• Conduct control testing, substantive testing, and process walkthroughs.
• Perform payroll audits, including validation of payroll calculations, deductions, approvals, employee master data, and segregation of duties.
• Assess compliance with company policies, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Prepare audit workpapers, reports, and documentation that clearly support audit findings and recommendations.
• Present audit observations to management and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to internal controls and business processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and employee information while adhering to professional audit standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Internal Auditing, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification is an advantage but not required.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or Assurance.
• Experience auditing operational and financial processes, including internal control evaluation and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, audit methodologies, and compliance principles.
• Experience preparing audit reports, documenting findings, and performing process walkthroughs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Payroll audit experience is preferred but not required.
• Preferably with practical experience with the following: Payroll operations, HR processes, Shared Services, BPO, Professional services firms, Finance and Accounting operations, SOX controls, Operational audits, Compliance audits