Audit Manager

Audit Manager (CA) – FinTech
Location: Andheri, Mumbai
Experience: 8+ Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
CTC: Up to ₹50 LPA
Reporting To: COO
Industry: FinTech / Financial Services
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager (CA) to lead internal audit, strengthen financial and operational controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and support risk management within a fast-growing FinTech environment.
The role will play a key part in strengthening governance, identifying business risks, improving processes, and safeguarding the organization's financial and operational interests.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct risk-based internal audits across Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Technology.
Review financial controls, reconciliations, processes, and accounting practices.
Ensure adherence to RBI guidelines, AML/KYC requirements, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Identify process gaps, control weaknesses, compliance issues, and potential fraud risks.
Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and recommendations.
Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive action items.
Coordinate with statutory auditors, regulators, external consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Support audits related to technology, information security, and cybersecurity.
Work closely with Finance, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology, Legal, and other business teams.
Recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls, governance, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Monitor recurring audit observations and drive measures to prevent their recurrence.
Support successful regulatory, statutory, and internal audits.
Provide management with insights on emerging risks and control requirements.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong expertise in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Financial Controls.
Strong understanding of RBI regulations, AML/KYC requirements, and FinTech compliance.
Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Strong audit planning, reporting, and documentation skills.
Experience in stakeholder management and working with senior leadership.
Ability to identify risks and translate audit findings into practical business recommendations.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth startup/FinTech environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Qualification & Experience
Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
8+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Banking, NBFC, FinTech, or Financial Services.
Experience in a managerial/senior audit role is preferred.
CIA, CISA, or other relevant audit certifications will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely completion of planned internal audits.
Timely closure of audit observations and compliance gaps.
Improvement in internal controls and risk mitigation.
Reduction in repeat audit observations.
Successful regulatory and statutory audits.
Identification and mitigation of emerging business and compliance risks.
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
Reports To: COO
Works Closely With:
Finance | Compliance | Risk | Operations | Technology | Legal | External Auditors
Compensation
CTC: Up to ₹50 LPA, depending on experience, expertise, and suitability for the role.
LocationAndheri, Mumbai

Work arrangement
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