Internal Audit, Payables

This is a work from office opportunity 5 days Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm based in our office at Workfella Infantry Road Bengaluru. The top budget for the role is 15 LPA to 18 LPA please apply accordingly.

About SkyBlue Media Group

We are an international media company with operations across Malaysia Dubai and India specializing in creating impactful brand experiences across diverse media platforms. Over the past 15 years we have established a strong reputation for innovation scale and effectiveness in the OOH and entertainment marketing space.

Our Markets & Expertise

• Malaysia OOH Media Leadership
  With over 15 years of experience we are one of Malaysias leading OOH media companies offering a nationwide portfolio of outdoor and transit advertising formats. Our strong partnerships in cinema retail and outdoor environments ensure unmatched visibility and brand recall.

• Dubai Transit Media Exclusivity
  Through SB Mobility Media LLC we hold the exclusive 5-year rights from Dubais Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) to manage bus and transit media. This includes bus exteriors shelters stations and MUPIs making us a leading player in transit advertising across the UAE.

• India Entertainment & Content Integrations
  Expanding into the worlds largest film and OTT markets we are establishing our Mumbai-based operations focused on in-film brand integrations OTT partnerships and branded entertainment solutions. Supported by our AI-driven placement and analytics platform we connect brands with audiences through story-driven content integrations that deliver measurable impact.

Know more about us our work and services at

SkyBlue Group I SkyBlue Cinematix

Role Overview

This is a specialist mid-level role within the Internal Audit function with a critical and high-trust responsibility: independently reviewing all payment transactions across every group entity worldwide before they receive final approval. The incumbent acts as a key control point in the Groups payment governance framework scrutinizing payments for accuracy authorization policy compliance and fraud indicators ensuring that no payment is released without a thorough and independent audit review. This role demands sharp analytical judgement a strong understanding of global payment processes and the professional courage to question and hold payments that do not meet the required standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Payment Review & Pre-Approval Control (Primary Mandate)

Review all payment transactions across all group entities worldwide prior to final authorization

covering vendor payments intercompany transfers statutory payments payroll disbursements

treasury settlements and ad hoc payments.

Independently verify each payment against supporting documentation including purchase orders

invoices contracts and approved budgets to confirm completeness accuracy and proper authorization.

Identify and flag payments with missing documentation mismatched amounts duplicate entries

split transactions or inadequate dual authorization before they proceed to final approval.

Apply fraud risk indicators and analytical checks to detect irregularities unusual patterns or

transactions inconsistent with business norms across any entity or geography.

Maintain a comprehensive and auditable record of all payments reviewed including approvals

rejections queries raised and resolutions.

Liaise with the relevant Finance Accounts Payable and Treasury teams across entities to resolve

queries and obtain clarifications on flagged payments in a timely manner.

Report all held or rejected payments to the reporting manager with clear reasoning and recommended next steps.

2. Audit Execution & Field Work

Execute risk-based internal audit assignments focused on the payments process including

procure-to-pay treasury operations cash management and bank reconciliations.

Prepare audit work papers test plans and findings documentation in line with IIA Standards and

the departments audit methodology.

Conduct process walkthroughs substantive testing and data-driven analysis to evaluate the

design and operating effectiveness of payment controls across entities.

Assess compliance with applicable regulations including RBI guidelines FEMA PCI-DSS local

central bank regulations and Group payment policies.

3. Findings Reporting & Follow-Up

Document audit observations clearly including root cause analysis risk rating

financial/operational impact and actionable recommendations.

Draft structured audit finding summaries for review by the reporting manager prior to issuance to

business stakeholders.

Track and follow up on remediation actions committed by auditees; validate closure of findings

adequate evidence.

Assist in preparing periodic audit status reports and payment control dashboards for senior management.

4. Data Analytics & Process Improvement

Leverage data analytics tools (IDEA ACL Power BI or similar) to analyze payment data identify

trends and flag exceptions across entities.

Apply continuous auditing techniques on payment transaction data to enhance coverage and

detection capability.

Recommend improvements to payment workflows approval hierarchies and control mechanisms

based on audit observations.

Support the team in developing standardized payment review checklists and audit programs

applicable across all group entities.

Candidate Profile

MBA Finance or Inter CA or Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI.

8-10 years of experience in internal audit accounts payable / treasury roles with strong exposure to payment processes.

Hands-on experience reviewing validating or auditing payment transactions preferably across multiple entities or geographies.

Working knowledge of payment instruments: NEFT RTGS SWIFT UPI wire transfers card payments and intercompany settlements.

Proficiency with Oracle Netsuite

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and make a significant contribution to our team. Youll work in a supportive and collaborative environment that values creativity and professional development.

Ready to make your mark Please submit your resume and a link to your portfolio. We look forward to seeing your work!

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