Auditor / Internal Auditor

We are Gera Developments Private Limited (GDPL), a brand known by our five-decade history as one of the pioneers in the Real Estate business in Pune. Innovation, transparency, and enhanced customer experience is how we have created award-winning, premium residential and commercial projects in Pune, Goa, Bengaluru, and California. There are many ‘firsts’ that stand to our credit. In our 50th Year, we launched yet another first-of-its-kind industry initiative—Gera’s Home Equity Power—a means to provide financial flexibility to customers to meet financial emergencies. It has been an honour to be recognised as an innovative business leader, and an employer to build a career with by some of the best talent in the country. We’re the only Real Estate company to be recognised in the top 10 mid-size organisations six times in a row by the Great Places to Work® Institute, and we continue to feature amongst the Top 50 Great Mid-Size WorkplacesTM 2024 in India. In 2024, we have also been proudly recognised as one of India’s Best WorkplacesTM in Real Estate, and India’s Best WorkplacesTM in Building a Culture of Innovation for All. As we raise the bar on service orientation, product innovation, real estate marketing, and brand building, we are consciously creating a workplace where our employees achieve new heights in their areas of expertise. We cultivate a culture of innovation, inclusiveness, high growth and rewards, inspiring our employees to challenge themselves, and besting their own past performance to achieve their professional goals and their self-development objectives. Outdo the status quo with your creative ideas Embrace risks, learn from failures, and develop new skills A creative mind who finds solutions on the go A person of integrity whose greatest asset is your character If you’re a passionate ‘Outdoer’, and personify these qualities, then Gera Developments is the place for you Join us to partake in the Gera experience of raising the standards of Real Estate in India. Job Role: Internal Auditor We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with a strong background in internal audits. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting audits to ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role will involve evaluating processes, identifying risks, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy across large-scale construction projects. Conduct Internal Audits: Proactively participating in internal audit planning, execution, and documenting audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes across departments, ensuring thorough assessment of controls and adherence to internal and regulatory standards. Risk Assessment: Regularly evaluate risks to the organization, assess current risk management procedures, and develop strategies to mitigate identified threats. Compliance Checks: Ensure company operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, staying updated on changes in industry standards. Prepare Audit Reports: Summarize audit findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations, presenting these to management and relevant stakeholders. Follow-up Audits: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, conducting follow-up audits to assess improvements and compliance. Investigate Fraud and Irregularities: Identify and analyze any evidence of fraud, financial discrepancies, or violations, reporting findings and assisting with investigations. Recommend efficiency enhancements and cost-saving measures to improve operations while maintaining compliance and risk controls. Work closely with management, cross-functional teams, and external auditors to resolve audit issues, implement solutions, and ensure a culture of accountability. Maintain Knowledge: Stay abreast of evolving regulations, auditing standards, and internal control methodologies to ensure the audit function remains current and effective. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. ~2-4 years of experience in internal auditing or a related field. ~ Professional certification such as CA (Chartered Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), MBA (Masters in Business Administration) or similar is preferred. ~ Good understanding of accounting principles, audit methodologies, and risk assessment. ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with SAP is an advantage. ~