Internal Auditor (Bengaluru)

Internal Auditor

As an Internal Auditor, you will work with an agile team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment on multiple audit engagements across business processes, financial operations, and enterprise functions Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, you will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Revenue Operations, Go-To-Market, Legal, HR, and other cross-functional stakeholders. We are looking for an individual with strong business acumen, a deep understanding of operational and financial processes, and an eagerness to join a lean, high-impact team within a rapidly growing company.

Company Description

Okta is the foundation for secure connections between people and technology. By harnessing the power of the cloud, Okta allows people to access applications on any device at any time, while still enforcing strong security protections. It integrates directly with an organization's existing directories and identity systems. Because Okta runs on an integrated platform, organizations can implement the service quickly at large scale and low total cost. Thousands of customers, including Adobe, Allergan, Chiquita, LinkedIn, and Western Union, trust Okta to help their organizations work faster, boost revenue, and stay secure. To learn more about Okta, visit: https://www.okta.com.

Responsibilities

Audit Planning 

• Perform risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize key business, financial, and operational risks across the enterprise
• Contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan and dynamically respond to emerging risks as they arise
• Design comprehensive, risk-based audit programs tailored to operational and financial processes
• Exercise professional judgment regarding project planning, risk prioritization, and objective setting for complex engagements

Audit Fieldwork & Testing

• Conduct process walkthroughs and execute fieldwork in strict alignment with department methodology
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of key business processes and controls across functions (including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Finance, and Procurement)
• Prepare high-quality, detailed workpapers that clearly document testing results, evidence, and conclusions
• Leverage data analytics, AI tools, and emerging technologies to enhance audit efficiency, detect anomalies, automate workpapers, and evaluate AI/automation controls within business processes

Reporting & Remediation

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen controls, and mitigate risks across business processes
• Analyze root causes of control gaps and write clear, concise audit reports detailing impactful, right-sized solutions
• Discuss audit findings effectively and gain stakeholder agreement on appropriate corrective actions
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, GTM, Legal, HR, and cross-functional teams to track and ensure the timely completion of agreed-upon remediation activities

Advisory & Collaboration

• Provide risk-based consulting to assist management during business process improvements, system implementations, or organizational changes
• Provide guidance, training, and peer mentorship to other team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge transfer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related major
• 2+ years of experience in internal or external audit, with a focus on operational, financial, and business process audits
• Strong understanding of business processes and internal controls across functions such as Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, Revenue Recognition, Payroll, Expense Management, Legal, and Data Privacy
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks such as COSO, the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in analyzing complex data and extracting meaningful insights
• Ability to identify root causes of complex issues and recommend appropriate, practical remediation and safeguards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interviewing skills and the ability to effectively present audit findings with business partners
• Experience conducting a variety of audits, including financial, operational, and IT
• Familiarity with AI and data analytics tools (e.g., Claude, NotebookLM, Gemini, SQL, Python, Tableau, or Power BI) to support audit testing and continuous monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting or similar audit advisory experience
• Active certification, or in process of achieving CA, CIA, CPA, CMA, or CFE certification (CA or CIA preferred)
• Experience auditing within cloud-based or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environments
• Familiarity with ERP and business systems such as Workday, NetSuite, Salesforce, or Coupa
• Awareness of AI governance, ethics, and emerging risks such as model bias, data privacy, and hallucination
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Solutions-oriented: proactive willingness to roll up your sleeves and "get it done"
• Adaptable: ability and desire to work hands-on in an evolving, fast-paced environment
• Collaborative:strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills in a hybrid work environment

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