Job Title Internal Auditor
Category Banking
Location Kochi
Company Skyline Builders
Description Role & responsibilities


1. Site & Project Audit


Conduct periodic site audits covering:
Labour muster rolls, wage payments, and statutory compliance
Material receipts, issues, stock verification, and wastage control
Measurement books (MB), work orders, and contractor billing
Verify stage-wise construction cost vs budget estimates
Identify cost overruns, inefficiencies, and non-compliances at project sites

2. Cash & Bank Audit

Review cash handling procedures at sites and branch offices
Verify petty cash, site cash books, and imprest balances
Check bank transactions, cheque payments, PDC tracking, and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with company cash policies and internal controls

3. Ledger & Accounts Audit


Scrutinize general ledger, contractor ledgers, vendor accounts, and advances
Review retention money, debit balances, and long-pending items
Verify correct accounting of expenses, accruals, and provisions
Ensure timely branchcorporate account reconciliation

4. Purchase, Estimate & Tendering Audit


Audit purchase processes including PR, PO, quotations, approvals, and vendor selection
Review tendering procedures, comparative statements, and finalization of contractors
Verify estimates vs actual costs and analyze rate deviations
Ensure compliance with approved procurement policies

5. Contractor & Commitment Price Audit


Verify contractor agreements, scope of work, rates, and payment terms
Audit commitment prices vs executed quantities
Review variations, extra items, escalation claims, and approvals
Ensure payments are made as per contract terms and certifications

6. Compliance & Process Review


Check compliance with internal SOPs, management approvals, and delegated authorities
Assist in strengthening internal control systems and risk mitigation
Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements

7. Reporting & Follow-up


Prepare detailed internal audit reports with observations and actionable recommendations
Classify audit issues based on risk and financial impact
Follow up on audit observations and corrective actions with concerned departments
Coordinate with Finance, Projects, Purchase, and Management

Desired Candidate Profile


Qualifications

CA (Inter) / CMA (Inter) / M.Com / MBA (Finance)
Relevant certifications in Internal Audit will be an added advantage

Experience


510 years of internal audit experience in construction / real estate sector
Hands-on exposure to site audits, project cost audits, and contractor billing

Skills & Competencies


Strong knowledge of construction accounting, costing, and contracts
Ability to interpret drawings, BOQs, estimates, and work orders
Good analytical, documentation, and reporting skills
Working knowledge of ERP / accounting software
Willingness to travel to project sites across Kerala
Salary Not Disclosed
Last Date 2026-02-08 00:00:00
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