Internal Audit- AM

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About Team : The Internal Audit team at Paytm comprises seasoned professionals with diverse skill sets and experience across different verticals like process audits, technology audits and forensics. The team focuses on implementing the approved audit plan, ensuring delivery of qualitative audits and conducting internal / special reviews while leveraging technology & data analytics and gauging key risks across business processes. Role Overview: The Assistant Manager (AM) is the engine room of the audit team. You will be on the ground, diving deep into data, testing controls, and identifying the "why" behind process gaps. This role is perfect for someone who loves detail and wants to understand the nuts and bolts of a digital economy. Key Responsibilities ● Execution: Conduct end-to-end audits of various functions (Operations, HR, Finance, or Tech) under the guidance of the Manager. ● Fieldwork: Perform walkthroughs, test of effectiveness ($ToE$), and document audit findings with clear "Cause and Effect" analysis. ● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gain deep insights into critical business processes, identify risks, and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls. ● Reporting: Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports to senior management and stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations to enhance controls and mitigate risks. ● Follow-ups: Track the implementation of previous audit recommendations to ensure business units are actually improving. ● Compliance: Ensure all audit activities align with the Internal Audit Manual and professional standards. Qualifications & Skills ● Experience: 2–6 years of post-qualification experience in Internal Audit. Experience in fintech, payments, banking, or NBFC preferred ● Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA. Certifications like CIA, CISA will be an added advantage. ● Technical Edge: Proficiency in MS Excel (Advanced), Powerpoint and familiarity with SAP. ● Strong understanding of internal audit frameworks and risk assessment. Knowledge of the regulatory environment applicable to the Fintech / Payments industry. (especially RBI, NPCI guidelines) ● Data Analytics: Use tools like SQL, ACL, or PowerBI to pull and analyze large datasets to identify anomalies (moving away from sample-based testing). This will be an added advantage Soft Skills: ● Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. ● Excellent communication skills to effectively present complex findings to a non-technical audience. ● Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. About Team : The Internal Audit team at Paytm comprises seasoned professionals with diverse skill sets and experience across different verticals like process audits, technology audits and forensics. The team focuses on implementing the approved audit plan, ensuring delivery of qualitative audits and conducting internal / special reviews while leveraging technology & data analytics and gauging key risks across business processes. Role Overview:The Assistant Manager (AM) is the engine room of the audit team. You will be on the ground, diving deep into data, testing controls, and identifying the "why" behind process gaps. This role is perfect for someone who loves detail and wants to understand the nuts and bolts of a digital economy.Key Responsibilities● Execution: Conduct end-to-end audits of various functions (Operations, HR, Finance, or Tech) under the guidance of the Manager.● Fieldwork: Perform walkthroughs, test of effectiveness ($ToE$), and document audit findings with clear "Cause and Effect" analysis.● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gain deep insights into critical business processes, identify risks, and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.● Reporting: Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports to senior management and stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations to enhance controls and mitigate risks.● Follow-ups: Track the implementation of previous audit recommendations to ensure business units are actually improving.● Compliance: Ensure all audit activities align with the Internal Audit Manual and professional standards.Qualifications & Skills● Experience: 2–6 years of post-qualification experience in Internal Audit. Experience in fintech, payments, banking, or NBFC preferred● Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA. Certifications like CIA, CISA will be an added advantage.● Technical Edge: Proficiency in MS Excel (Advanced), Powerpoint and familiarity with SAP.● Strong understanding of internal audit frameworks and risk assessment. Knowledge of the regulatory environment applicable to the Fintech / Payments industry. (especially RBI, NPCI guidelines)● Data Analytics: Use tools like SQL, ACL, or PowerBI to pull and analyze large datasets to identify anomalies (moving away from sample-based testing). This will be an added advantageSoft Skills:● Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.● Excellent communication skills to effectively present complex findings to a non-technical audience.● Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.