Specialist Internal Control & Due Diligence

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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 Indias 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 organizations 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)

• 35 years (post article-ship) internal audit experience for Qualified CAs or
• 57 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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