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Position Objective
(The purpose of role in current business/market scenario)
The Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist will own the design, evaluation, and continuous strengthening of Halma India's internal control framework - operating with a high degree of independence and a broad organisational perspective that extends well beyond finance. The role demands a data - driven approach to identifying and closing control gaps: drawing on existing Control Checklists as the baseline, benchmarking against globally/locally recognised control and compliance frameworks and best practices and extending the review scope to cover operational sub - functions across the organisation. The Specialist is expected to develop a thorough understanding of each business/functions environment before forming judgements, and to translate findings into actionable, evidence - backed recommendations that meaningfully reduce financial, operational, and compliance risk.
Responsibilities
(KRAs / deliverables / job expectations)
- Strengthen the organization's control environment and reduce operational, financial, and compliance risks through effective governance and internal control oversight.
- Ensure adherence to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements like Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Corporate Laws, FEMA, Labour Law, etc. while minimizing exposure to penalties, litigation, and reputational impact.
- Establish clear process ownership, accountability, and control consistency through robust governance documentation and process standardization.
- Provide independent assessment of key business processes and controls to identify risks, improve effectiveness, and support informed management actions.
- Maintain audit readiness and strengthen assurance outcomes through effective audit coordination, issue management, and timely closure of corrective actions.
- Deliver actionable governance and risk insights that support decision-making, enhance control effectiveness, and drive continuous process improvements.
- Improve governance efficiency and control monitoring through the adoption of technology-enabled tools, automation, and data-driven oversight practices.
- Integrate governance, risk, and control considerations into key business initiatives and change programs to ensure risks are identified and managed proactively.
Academic Qualifications
- Qualified CA; or
- CA Final (Pursuing) / CA Inter (both groups cleared)
- Good Academic Records
Critical Success factors (critical / high impact aspects of role)
- Proactively plan and track governance, risk, and compliance activities to meet regulatory and internal timelines.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of compliance records, risk assessments, controls, and reporting.
- Collaborate effectively with business teams, auditors, regulators, and third parties to drive timely compliance and risk management outcomes.
Experience (exposure)
- 3–5 years (post article-ship) internal audit experience for Qualified CAs, or
- 5–7 years (post article-ship/training) of internal audit experience for others.
- Prior working experience within an Internal Financial Controls (IFC) framework is essential.
- Exposure to auditing functions beyond core finance — operations, procurement, HR, or IT — is a strong advantage.
- Hands-on experience in statutory compliance across Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, FEMA, MCA, Payroll, and related regulatory domains.
- Background in a Big 4 / mid-tier audit firm or the internal audit function of a multinational or listed company is preferred.
Key attributes
(critical functional competencies)
- Good knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance requirements, internal controls, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements, including Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Corporate Laws, FEMA, Labour Laws, and other applicable regulations.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and capable of preparing compliance reports, risk dashboards, and management presentations.
Competencies (fundamental Skills And Attitudes)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
- Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive approach with strong planning and execution skills
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