Thanal Nonprofit

Head- Internal Audit

Kozhikode, India In person Full-time
  • The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing
  • the organization's internal audit function to ensure effective governance,
  • robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • The role involves evaluating financial and operational processes, identifying
  • risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting management in
  • strengthening internal control systems across all centres and departments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop

  • and implement the annual internal audit plan based on organizational risk
  • assessments.
  • Lead,
  • supervise, and mentor the Internal Audit team to ensure effective audit
  • execution.

Allocate

audit assignments and monitor timely completion of audit activities.

Conduct

and review internal audits across branches, projects, and departments.

Evaluate

the effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend process

improvements.

Verify

accounting records, supporting documents, and financial transactions for

accuracy and compliance.

Review

cash management, bank reconciliations, inventory controls, fixed assets,

procurement, and other financial processes.

Ensure

compliance with applicable statutory regulations, including Income Tax,

TDS, GST, EPF, ESI, and other regulatory requirements.

Prepare

comprehensive audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionable

recommendations.

Monitor

and follow up on the implementation of audit findings and corrective

actions.

Perform

risk assessments and identify areas requiring management attention.

Review

financial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting schedules.

Audit

compliance with organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs), and approval authorities.

Support

management in strengthening governance frameworks and internal control

mechanisms.

Coordinate

with external auditors, statutory auditors, and regulatory authorities as

required.

Maintain

  • the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics
  • in all audit activities.
  • Train,
  • mentor, and guide audit team members to enhance audit quality and
  • operational efficiency.

Recommend

process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to

improve organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications.

Must be aQualified CA ORCA Intermediate passed

Additional

certifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance will be

an added advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Finance, or Risk
  • Management.
  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in theCharitable Trust / NGO sector

Proven

experience in leading audit teams and managing organization-wide audit

assignments.

Job description provided by Thanal.
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