Internal Audit & Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Internal Audit & Compliance Specialist will coordinate audit activities, strengthen compliance, and ensure that audit recommendations are implemented across the organization. This position emphasizes follow‑through, accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement rather than conducting audits alone.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external audit engagements and act as the primary liaison between auditors and business teams.
• Develop and maintain the annual internal audit calendar.
• Review audit findings, track corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, SOPs, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, proposing improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads to strengthen governance, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the development and enhancement of policies, SOPs, process documentation, and internal control frameworks.
• Prepare periodic reports and dashboards on audit status, compliance performance, and improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant audit, compliance, or internal‑control experience.
• Semi‑qualified CA or qualified CA (ICAN/ICAI) preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodologies, and compliance practices.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, accountability, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel