Job Requirements
Job Summary
The Executive – Internal Audit will be responsible for supporting the internal audit function across renewable energy operations, including solar, wind, hybrid, and EPC projects. The role ensures risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance to support sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Audit & Assurance
- Conduct operational, financial, project, and compliance audits.
- Test internal controls, processes, and systems for effectiveness.
- Participate in reviews project costs, CAPEX, OPEX, and vendor contracts.
- Visit plants & sites for audit reviews.
- Risk Management & Governance
- Support in enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives.
- Participate in investigations for fraud risks, when required.
- Compliance & Regulatory
- Test compliances with statutory, regulatory, and industry requirements.
- Participate in reviews for adherence to renewable energy policies, PPAs, and regulatory filings.
- Participate in reviews for compliance with ESG and sustainability reporting norms.
- Process Improvement & Controls
- Prepare draft reports for process improvements and cost optimization initiatives.
- Prepare summary of gaps in internal control systems and SOPs.
- Test ERP systems and IT controls.
- Stakeholder Management
- Prepare audit findings summary for senior management and Audit Committee.
- Follow up on audit observations and closure of action items.
- Collaborate with finance, operations, procurement, and legal teams.
Key Areas of Audit Coverage
- Project Development & EPC
- Power Generation & O&M
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Revenue & PPA Management
- Treasury & Funding
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Statutory & Tax Compliance
- IT & Cyber Controls
- ESG & Sustainability Reporting
Work Experience
Educational Qualification
- Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance)
- Additional certifications (CIA, CISA, Risk Management) preferred
Experience
- 2–3 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or compliance
- Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, power, or EPC sectors preferred
- Exposure to multi-location/project-based audits
Skills & Competencies
- Basic knowledge of audit standards, risk frameworks, and controls
- Understanding of renewable energy operations and regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong presentation and report-writing abilities
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MS Office
- Stakeholder management skills
