Manager- Internal Audit
Paytm
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaPosted 5 months ago
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Key highlights
- Required experience: 6–8 years in Internal Audit.
- Preferred background: Big 4, Fintech, Banking or NBFC experience.
- Required education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA.
- Leadership responsibility: Supervise 2–3 Assistant Managers/Associates.
- Direct interaction with senior leadership and department heads.
- Certifications (CIA, CISA) and data‑analytics tools (SQL, ACL, PowerBI) are considered advantageous.
Role overview
The Internal Audit team at Paytm is a group of seasoned professionals covering process, technology, and forensic audits, dedicated to executing the approved audit plan, delivering high‑quality audits, and using technology and data analytics to assess key risks across the business. As a Manager – Internal Audit, you will act as a strategic partner to the business, designing audit frameworks for complex ecosystems such as UPI, Wallet, and Lending, leading audit teams, and interfacing directly with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Audit Strategy: Develop and execute an annual risk-based audit plan focusing on high-growth business units.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for Department Heads, explaining risk implications and negotiating remediation plans.
- Process Engineering: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls (ICFR) and suggest automation to move from manual testing to continuous monitoring.
- Team Leadership: Supervise 2–3 Assistant Managers/Associates, ensuring high-quality documentation and timely delivery.
- Special Investigations: Lead / perform ad-hoc investigations or fraud risk assessments as required.
- 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.
Requirements
- 6–8 years of experience in Internal Audit, preferably from a Big 4 and/or Fintech / Banking / NBFC environment.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA degree.
- Deep understanding of RBI, NPCI guidelines, and digital payment workflows.
- Strong understanding of internal audit frameworks and risk assessment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and familiarity with SAP.
- 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.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver high‑quality results in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.
Nice to have
- Certifications such as CIA, CISA.
- Experience with data‑analytics tools like SQL, ACL, or PowerBI to pull and analyze large datasets and identify anomalies.
Additional details
- 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 Title: Manager – Internal Audit (6–8 Years Exp).