Junior Auditor

Job Objectives:

To assist the Audit Officer in conducting internal audits, verifying financial records, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting the organization in maintaining strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit assignments across departments.
• Verify financial transactions, vouchers, ledgers, and journal entries for accuracy and authorization.
• Check compliance with GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and other applicable statutory regulations.
• Examine purchase orders, invoices, payment records, and vendor bills for policy adherence.
• Assist in physical verification of inventory, fixed assets, and store records.
• Review petty cash, advances, expense claims, and reimbursements for correctness.
• Identify discrepancies, irregularities, and deviations and report to the Audit Officer.
• Prepare audit working papers, checklists, and supporting documentation.
• Draft audit observations and findings for review by the Audit Officer.
• Follow up on previously raised audit observations and update status records.
• Assist in coordinating with external auditors and providing required documents.
• Maintain audit files and records in a systematic and organized manner

Essential Work Activities

• Assist in conducting internal audits across departments
• Verify financial transactions, vouchers, and ledger entries
• Check statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF, ESI)
• Assist in stock, asset, and payment verification
• Prepare audit working papers and draft observations
• Follow up on audit findings and maintain audit records
   

Qualifications:

B.Com / M.Com / CA Foundation / CA Inter or equivalent qualification in commerce or finance

Years of Experience:

3 Years of experience in audit, accounts, or finance roles; freshers with CA Inter qualification are welcome

Person Requirements:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF, ESI).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Tally or SAP is an advantage.
• High integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing records.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work under the guidance of senior auditors.
• Good communication skills in Hindi and English; Malayalam preferred.

Communication and Interaction:

• Audit Officer
• Finance Manager
• Accounts Team
• Department Heads
• Storekeeper
• External Auditors