Director - Chennai, India - PKF SRIDHAR & SANTHANAM LLP

    PKF SRIDHAR & SANTHANAM LLP
    PKF SRIDHAR & SANTHANAM LLP Chennai, India

    2 weeks ago

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    Accounting / Finance
    Description

    We are looking for an Associate Director to manage our Internal Audit function in Chennai.

    YOUR ROLE INCLUDES

    • Develop and implement an internal audit plan
    • Ensure that the internal audit function provides an independent assessment of the adequacy of the company's internal systems and controls, including the systems for appropriate identification and evaluation of risk and compliance with all applicable laws and regulation
    • Ensure objectivity and thoroughness of the data collected and processed
    • Ensure that appropriate advice is given for maintaining an effective system of internal financial control
    • Conduct internal audits, pre-audits, and coordination with external auditors of the company
    • Pitch to new clients and actively identify new avenues to support existing clients
    • Build and maintain good professional relationship with the client
    • Mentor the team and ensure their professional development
    • Continuous learning and improvement
    • Actively involve in team building and networking activities

    KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

    • Effective Communication and Human Relations skills
    • Good articulation and Report Writing skills
    • Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations, and law
    • Knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards/ draft Internal Audit Standards of ICAI
    • Ability to guide the team in Data Analytics
    • Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
    • Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills
    • Ability to observe and understand business processes
    • Excellent English Language in terms of reading, writing, and speaking
    • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new software's
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to make presentations to Audit Committees of Boards
    • Strong work ethics the confidentiality of information (in particular)

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

    • Minimum 10 years experience in Internal Audit Function
    • CA / MBA / CIA / Experienced Graduates / CMA / ACCA
    • Use of Software's like CAATs'(Computer-aided audit tools), ACL (Audit Command Language), IDEA, etc.,
    • Hands-on experience in usage of AI Chatbots

    ABOUT US

    PKF Sridhar and Santhanam LLP is an independent networking firm and an exclusive member in India for PKF International providing local expertise in accounting and business advisory services across the Globe.

    LIFE AT PKF S&S LLP

    We value our people with high regards and strongly believe in one family approach with an inclusive culture and nonhierarchical environment. With some of the best minds in the industry from different walks of life, we believe in mentoring and building fellow professionals through constant training programs and by embracing diverse frame of mind. As a part of PKF, you will have a chance to build the best professional version of you under the guidance of unique and established professionals, while we also count on your contributions to the firm building activities.