About this role
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. 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 India's 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 organization’s 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)
• 3–5 years (post article-ship) internal audit experience for Qualified CAs, or • 5–7 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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