Job summary We are looking for a Senior Audit professional to execute audits according to the audit plan. Responsibilities include planning, conducting fieldwork, validating samples, organizing work papers, interacting with stakeholders, preparing reports with observations and root cause analysis, and ensuring timely closure of audit observations through effective follow-up. The role involves active participation in process understanding discussions, preparation of supporting annexures, and knowledge-sharing activities within the team.   Roles & Responsibilities • You will be responsible for execution of audits allocated as per the audit plan with the guidance of Team/Group Leader, ensuring end-to-end coverage of the assignment. • You will gather preliminary information and previous IA (Internal Audit) reports, if any, understand business processes and associated risks, and analyze financial and non-financial data to define scope. • You will obtain business policies, procedures and applicable SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), understand applicable rules and regulations, and obtain required reports from SAP and other systems. • You will be responsible for documenting process flowcharts accurately, performing detailed validations of selected samples, highlighting any inconsistencies with current policies and procedures, and discussing deviations with the team leader to obtain business reasons from relevant process owners. You will also ensure proper arrangement and sequential storage of work papers in designated folders. • You will ensure closure of audit observations in respective areas, and prepare and consolidate draft reports. This includes outlining observations, risk implications, and root causes, and engaging in preliminary discussions with process owners. • You will also be responsible for preparing supporting documents and annexures referenced in the audit report to achieve comprehensive coverage and quality of recommendations. • Your role extends to executing, performing, and reviewing follow-ups on open audit observations. This involves understanding the issues, associated risks, and agreed-upon actions, as well as coordinating with relevant process owners to ensure the completeness and sustainable implementation of agreed-upon actions. • You will escalate key unresolved recommendations to the group leader on a timely basis. • You will actively participate in knowledge-sharing activities within the team by suggesting areas, making presentations on relevant topics, and pursuing relevant certifications.