Job Description:
Eligibility
- CA student eligible for Industrial Training (as per ICAI guidelines).
- Cleared both groups of IPCC, preferably a rank holder at IPCC level.
- Currently working in a Big 4 firm (or a comparable firm) in Risk Advisory/Internal Audit domain.
- Based in Hyderabad.
- Available to start immediately or within 30 days.
Preferred Traits:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of ownership and a “can-do” attitude.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Self-driven, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.
What the candidate will do – Key Responsibilities
As an Industrial Trainee in this role, candidate will be at the intersection of financial integrity, risk management, and strategic reporting. The candidate will be contributing to critical functions that directly impact the company’s governance and financial discipline.
Responsibilities will Include:
Internal Controls Testing & Documentation
- Execute testing for key controls under the Internal Control Framework.
- Identify and document gaps or control deficiencies and work with stakeholders for timely remediation.
- Assist in standardizing and automating control testing procedures.
Internal Audit Support
- Support the internal audit cycle – planning, execution, documentation, and reporting.
- Collaborate with business units to understand processes and risks.
- Track implementation of audit recommendations with strong follow-ups.
Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Integrity
- Support monthly and quarterly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
- Assist the Finance Controller in preparing financial statements and internal financial reports.
- Provide support during statutory and internal audits.
- Supporting Finance Controller in managing working capital and driving initiatives.
Process Improvements
- Identify areas for process efficiency and assist in implementation of best practices.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to governance and reporting automation.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with cross-functional teams – operations, HR, procurement, IT – for control validations.
- Maintain strong documentation and follow-ups on open items.
What do we offer?
- Real Ownership: The candidate won’t just shadow a team – The candidate will have ownership over key deliverables that directly impact the business.
- Career Launchpad: Gain skills and experience that will place the candidate ahead of the peers post-qualification – whether in consulting, corporate finance, or risk roles.
- Mentorship: Work closely with the Finance Controller and senior leadership, gaining insights from leaders with deep industry and audit experience.
- Structured Learning: Exposure to internal audits, enterprise control frameworks, balance sheet management, and financial governance.
- High Visibility: This role touches multiple parts of the organization – an ideal platform to build relationships and prove capabilities.
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Skills Required
- CA student eligible for Industrial Training
- Cleared both groups of IPCC
- Currently working in a Big 4 firm or comparable in Risk Advisory/Internal Audit
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
Mars Insights
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.







