Internal Audit | Fintech Startup | Risk Management

Internal Audit Associate

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 35 Years

Department: Finance / Risk & Compliance

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Internal Audit Associate to strengthen the companys internal control framework and ensure adherence to regulatory, financial, and operational policies. The role will focus on evaluating processes, identifying risks, and improving governance across finance, operations, and customer-facing functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across finance, operations, and compliance processes.
• Create process control documents for each function to ensure appropriate risk management
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and process governance.
• Review financial transactions, reconciliations, and accounting practices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and SOPs.
• Perform process audits across business units including collections, settlements, and customer operations.
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and action plans and track closure of audit observations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal control frameworks and compliance culture.
• Support management in risk assessments and periodic internal control reviews.

Key Requirements

• 35 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, or Finance.
• CA with Big 4 articleship experience in Internal audit
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or startup environments will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodologies, and financial processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks in financial services is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and audit documentation.

Key Skills

• Internal Audit & Risk Assessment
• Process & Control Evaluation
• Financial and Compliance Audits
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Communication
• High ownership culture