Senior Internal Audit Executive

About the role

The Senior Executive - Internal Audit will be responsible for conducting internal audits, ensuring compliance with company policies, and assisting in risk assessment activities. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills who can identify process gaps, assess risks, and recommend improvements. The individual will support fraud detection and operational efficiency initiatives within company.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of risk-based internal audit plans.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits with a focus on direct selling operations.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Ensure audit documentation is accurate and complete.
• Undertake complex data analysis and analytics to identify data anomalies and potential fraud indicators.
• Support risk identification and assessment efforts.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Assist in fraud investigations and forensic audits.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and internal controls.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of internal audit experience, preferably in a direct selling, FMCG, or retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience with audit tools and data analytics is an advantage.