Finance Executive – Internal Audit & Financial Controls

Experience0 – 2 YearsQualificationB. Com / MBA (Finance) / CA / CA Inter / CMA InterStrong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and audit procedures.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/Accounting systems such as Zoho Books, Tally, SAP, Oracle,QuickBooks, or equivalent.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Executive to support the Finance function with a primary focus on transaction verification, internal controls, financial compliance, and audit readiness. The rolerequires a strong understanding of accounting processes and an investigative mindset to review financial transactions at a granular level, identify exceptions, and ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.The incumbent will play a key role in strengthening the organization's control environment by performing detailed reviews of accounting transactions, supporting statutory and internal audits, monitoring compliance, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesInternal Audit & Financial Controls Perform detailed verification of accounting transactions, journal entries, invoices, receipts, paymentvouchers, expense claims, and supporting documentation. Evaluate transactions for completeness, accuracy, validity, and compliance with internal policies andapproval matrices. Identify control gaps, process deviations, duplicate transactions, unusual entries, and potential financialrisks. Prepare audit observations, exception reports, root cause analyses, and corrective actionrecommendations. Maintain audit working papers and supporting documentation for management review and external audits. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks.Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Verify vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documents. Review vendor reconciliations and identify discrepancies for resolution. Assist in preparing payment schedules and ensuring timely vendor settlements.Accounts Receivable & Revenue Assurance Review customer invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy. Assist in customer account reconciliations and revenue validation exercises. Support revenue recognition and billing control processes.Financial Reporting & Compliance Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities. Prepare schedules and supporting documents for management reporting. Support statutory compliance activities relating to GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable regulations.Process Improvement & Risk Management Participate in finance process reviews and control assessments. Support risk identification and mitigation initiatives within finance operations. Assist in developing and updating finance policies, procedures, and control documentation.Required Competencies Technical Competencies Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. Understanding of internal audit methodologies and internal financial controls. Knowledge of GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and audit documentation. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions and Reconciliations. Experience working with ERP and accounting systems.Behavioural Competencies High attention to detail and accuracy. Professional scepticism and risk-oriented mindset. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to handle confidential information with integrity. EƯective communication and stakeholder management skills.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accuracy and quality of transaction verification. Timely completion of reconciliations and audit reviews. Compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements. Audit readiness and quality of supporting documentation. Closure rate of audit observations and corrective actions. Contribution towards process improvements and control enhancements.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is an early-career finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting and a keen interest in Internal Audit, Financial Controls, Compliance, and Risk Management. The individual should possess the ability to review transactions critically, identify anomalies, challenge inconsistencies, and contribute to building a robust financial control environment.This role oƯers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Internal Audit, Financial Governance, Compliance Management, and Financial Operations within a fast-paced and growing organization.