St. Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai Wanted Audit Executive

Post Date: 03.02.2026

College Name: St. Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology, Avadi, Chennai – 54

Job Description: Audit Executive

Experience: 4 Years

Industry: Educational

Institution Location: Avadi, Chennai

Reporting To: Head of Finance

Job Summary

The Audit Executive is responsible for planning and executing internal audits to ensure compliance with institutional policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory standards. The role focuses on financial controls, operational audits, risk management, and process improvements across academic and administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Control

• Plan and execute internal audits covering finance, administration, academics, procurement, payroll, and student fee management.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend improvements.
• Identify financial and operational risks and suggest mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as Income Tax, GST, Provident Fund (PF), ESI, and other applicable laws.
• Coordinate with external auditors, statutory auditors, and government authorities.
• Assist in preparation and audit of annual financial statements.

Financial & Operational Reviews

• Verify student fee collections, scholarships, fee concessions, and refunds.
• Conduct audits of grants, donations, endowment funds, and research funding usage.
• Review expense vouchers, purchase orders, contracts, and vendor payments.
• Monitor asset management, inventory controls, and capitalization of fixed assets.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Maintain audit documentation, working papers, and compliance records.

Process Improvement

• Support management in strengthening governance frameworks.
• Recommend improvements for financial processes, ERP usage, and automation.
• Assist in policy formulation and standard operating procedures (SOPS).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification such as CA Inter/ CMA Inter / MBA (Finance) is preferred
• 4 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in an educational institution or similar organization

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal audit standards
• Knowledge of statutory compliances (GST, Income Tax, PF, ESI)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and accounting/ERP software
• Good communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across departments

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in handling multi-campus or large educational institutions
• Familiarity with NAAC / NBA/ UGC compliance requirements
• Ethical mindset with a high level of integrity

Job Location: Avadi, Chennai – 600054

How to Apply: Send the softcopy of resume with recent passport-size photo with all certificates to e-mail.

Apply Mode: [email protected]

Last Date to Apply: 16.02.2026

College Website URL: https://www.spcet.ac.in/

Postal Address with Contact Number:
St. Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology,
Avadi, Chennai – 600054,

Contact no: 9500001348 – Mr. Sabarish , 7092881700 – Mr. Easak

Reference: Direct Advertisement from the Institution

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