Audit and Compliance Manager
Description
ISP Audit & Compliance Manager Profile
Purpose of Role
The purpose of an Audit & Compliance Manager role is to ensure that a company adheres to legal standards and internal policies. Overseeing control systems to prevent or deal with violations. Conducting audits of financial statements, internal controls, and operational processes. Assessing risks and developing procedures to mitigate them. This role will be based in Hyderabad or Bangalore.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Good working knowledge in conducting statutory audits of companies and societies within the timelines as mandated by respective regulatory requirements.
- Work with the external auditors (Big 4), make audit plans for the multiple entities, provide information in the required schedules and annexures as part of the audit.
- Experienced in managing corporate accounting and financial controlling that enables in accomplishing audits of all India entities in line with the statutory requirements.
- Hands on experience in preparing the Financial Statements of companies as well as Societies in line with the Ind AS and IFRS.
- Experienced in financial controlling, assess the current internal control system and identify risks, develop and implement controls and governance to manage risks.
- Identifying potential inconsistencies, inaccuracies and irregularities around company’s practices.
- Candidate should have experience in preparing policies, processes and SOP documents in consultation with the Finance Controller to ensure controls and governance system and best practices are in place.
- Experienced in drilling down financial data from the ERP systems, carry out the analytics and information required to accomplish the audits.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Experienced in carrying out statutory audits, internal audits, internal controls and compliances and accounting in organisations commensurate with the scale and complexity having multiple entities.
- Any prior experience in education industry would be preferred.
- Should be proactive with a mindset suitable for a start-up eco-system
- Experience working with Netsuite is an added advantage.
- Strong team player, understanding that you deliver as a team, and it is always best when you collaborate to find solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and consistently, with effective listening and excellent writing skills.
- Self-initiative, well time-managed and detailed oriented
- Role involves travelling to the schools during audits.
- 7 - 10 years experienced chartered accountant in mid-size companies (having t/o 200 - 300 Crs) or in reputed CA consulting firms having clients such T/O.
ISP Leadership Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
- Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
- Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
- Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
- Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
- Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
- Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
- Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
- Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
- Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
- Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
- Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
- Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
- Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
- Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.