Website:
siu.edu.in
Job details:
The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.
Job Summary:
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting independent and objective assessments of the university’s financial operations, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial and operational information.
Qualifications:
- CA Qualified (Prefered Passout 2025/2026)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
- CPA preferred
- 2-4 Years' of professional Audit and Taxation experience
Location: Pune (Only Pune candidates will preferable)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Audit Planning:
Develop and implement a comprehensive audit plan covering all critical areas of the university’s operations.
Identify areas of risk and recommend appropriate audit techniques to address them.
2. Audit Execution:
Conducting Internal Audit for the entire Organisation including Campuses located outside Pune, I.e. Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Noida, Nagpur, Nasik, also Dubai. There are over 100 entities including University and other institutes, departments, campuses etc.
Conduct audits of financial statements, internal controls, compliance, and operational processes.
Analyze data, documents, reports, and statements to assess the accuracy and compliance of financial information.
Review the effectiveness and efficiency of university operations and recommend improvements.
Verifying/ ensuring statutory compliances across Symbiosis which is a Charitable Trust registered under Mumbai Public Trusts Act and Societies Registration Act.
Symbiosis has a University, i.e. Symbiosis International University (SIU) which is covered under the UGC Act.
Doing pre-audit of critical money transactions.
Verifying compliances with internal guidelines, circulars, practices.
Coordinating with Statutory and outside Internal Auditors for finalizing audit schedule, follow up for timely completion / conduct of audit throughout the year and ensuring compliances / solving of audit queries
Working in coordination with Finance Departments of the parent Trust-Symbiosis and SIU for consolidation and finalization of Accounts.
Carrying out surprise inspections of institutes / campuses/ departments and report to Management the outcome of the visit.
3. Reporting:
Prepare clear, concise, and timely audit reports that summarize audit results, identify weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.
Present audit findings to university leadership and the Audit Committee as necessary.
4. Risk Management:
Evaluate the university’s risk management processes and recommend strategies to mitigate potential risks.
Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding issues.
5. Compliance:
Ensure that the university’s policies and procedures comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Provide guidance on best practices for maintaining compliance across all university operations.
6. Continuous Improvement:
Stay updated on the latest developments in auditing, accounting, and higher education regulations.
Recommend updates to audit methodologies and practices based on current trends and best practices.
7. Collaboration:
Work closely with various departments to understand their processes and provide insights for improvement.
Serve as a trusted advisor to university leadership on matters related to internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
Key Competencies:
Integrity and ethical standards
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Note: CA Audit (Statutory/Internal) Experience will highly preferable
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