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 Malaysia’s 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 Dubai’s 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 world’s 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 – www.skybluegroup.com I SkyBlue Cinematix – www.skybluecinematix.com

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 Group’s 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

• 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.
• 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 department’s 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.

• 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.
• 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. You'll 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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