Bank Audit Services: For a Fast-Changing Financial World

From statutory audits to NPA reviews, MSA ensures your banking operations align with evolving regulations and deliver trusted financial insights.

Bank Audit Services

Audits That Strengthen Trust in Your Bank

In the banking industry, trust is not all about clean numbers - it is also about knowing that you have got everything under control - even behind the scenes. That's where a bank audit really earns its place.

Whether you are running a nationalised bank, an NBFC, a cooperative or a growing fintech, audits aren't just about following rules on paper. They are about taking a closer look at how your systems are working, where the issues (gaps) might be - and what is needed to fix it, before it becomes a severe problem.

And with the banking world rapidly changing - thanks to new technology, growing digital awareness, stricter regulations and higher expectations from customers and regulators - having a solid internal audit system isn't just a nice thing - it has become something you simply cannot ignore.

At MSA, we offer audit services designed specifically for banks and financial players - practical, relevant and backed by years of real experience.

Our experts at MSA will help you overcome critical audit-related concerns that can impact compliance, reputation and profitability.

Why Do You Need a Bank Audit?

Audits serve more than just the books - they serve the business. Here's why banks and financial institutions opt for an audit:

  • Regulatory Mandate: Banks in India are under strict supervision by RBI, SEBI, IRDA, and others. Statutory audits ensure compliance with these evolving requirements.
  • Prevention of Fraud and Misstatements: A timely, well - scoped audit attempts to detect anomalies before they escalate - be it misstatements, poor documentation, or irregularities.
  • Operational Soundness: From asset - liability management to customer onboarding, every function benefits from critical evaluation and feedback.
  • Investor and Stakeholder Confidence: A clean, independent audit builds trust among shareholders, investors, and customers.
  • Improved Internal Controls: Audits aren't just about spotting problems; they're also about suggesting improvements and tightening your internal systems.

Our Bank Audit Services

Bank audit services

Each service we offer comes with a sharp focus on controls, compliance, and clarity - helping you meet regulatory expectations and improve operational efficiency.

Statutory Audit for Banks & NBFCs

We help ensure that your books reflect a fair and true view, complying with RBI norms and The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 requirements.

Our concurrent audits are designed to happen as close to the transaction time as possible - ideal for identifying risk at the root.

This is more than just ticking boxes. We help you build a risk-based internal audit that supports your growth trajectory and risk appetite.

We assess loan documentation, asset classification, interest computation, and the entire lifecycle of your loan book for accuracy.

We review your compliance with evolving RBI/IRDA norms - covering everything from customer onboarding to suspicious transaction reporting.

From CASA accounts to personal loans and overdrafts, we help you ensure compliance and proper documentation across retail operations.

We verify that all forex transactions, packing credits, and export/import remittances are aligned with FEMA and RBI guidelines.

We help design or review Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks tailored for banking and NBFC environments.

We conduct periodic stock audits and inspections of secured assets, especially for working capital loans and cash credit arrangements.

Where applicable, we support SOX compliance by reviewing internal controls and IT systems, particularly for foreign bank operations.

We evaluate your operational policies, document flow, and process risks to help strengthen governance and reduce inefficiencies.

From interest rate risks to liquidity forecasting - our audits help ensure you're compliant with ALM policies and NACHA guidelines.

Why Work with MSA for Your Bank Audit Needs?

Choosing the right audit partner can make all the difference in how your risks are reviewed and resolved.

Deep Understanding of the BFSI Sector

We have worked closely with banks, NBFCs and fintechs - so we know the regulations and the realities that you face in your day-to-day operations.

Work in Collaboration with Your Teams

We don't just hand over a checklist. We work as a team with your finance and operations to make the audit process smoother and insightful.

Stay Up-to-Date with RBI, SEBI and IRDA Norms

We stay updated with the ever-changing guidelines, thus helping you stay in line with compliance that tend to shift year after year.

Navigating the Future of Bank Audits

Bank audits in India are evolving - fast. Here's what we believe is shaping the future:

  • Digital Footprint Review is Becoming Mainstream: As digital banking expands, audit frameworks must now include API integrations, mobile app controls, and real - time reconciliation checks.
  • Data Analytics in Auditing: Gone are the days of sampling a few ledgers. With AI and data tools, audits now scan 100% of transactions, identify patterns, and flag anomalies.
  • Risk-based Audit Is Not Optional: RBI is pushing strongly for banks to move from traditional to risk-based audit frameworks - particularly for large private banks and NBFCs. If you are not already positioned for this shift, you could be left behind.
  • Governance Is Gaining Spotlight: Boards and audit committees are now asking deeper questions. Internal audit is expected to provide insights - not just reports. That means benchmarking, action plans and business - aligned recommendations.

Bank Audits: Not Just a Requirement - But An Opportunity

An audit isn't something you should do because you have to. It is something you should do - because it protects, improves and keeps you informed.

We've been helping banks, NBFCs and financial service providers handle audits with clarity and confidence. And, we can help you too - whether you are due for a statutory audit, need to upgrade your internal controls or simply want to see what's under the hood.

At MSA, we don't approach your audit like a checklist. We treat it as a live project - one that brings together our expertise, your operations and the compliance angle that we both need to stay ahead of. Let's work together to strengthen what reallymatters - your systems, your credibility and your growth.

Our Key Experts For Bank Audit

CA Mukunda
CA Mukunda

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Statutory Audit
  • Operational KPIs Audit
  • Workflow Automation
  • Management Audit
CA Shiva Prakash H S
CA Shiva Prakash H S

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Internal Control Evaluation
  • Process & Risk Assessment
  • Management & Policy Advisory
  • Bank Audit, Documentation
CA Shubha Shankar
CA Shubha Shankar

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Audit of Business Operations
  • System Audit, Internal Control
  • Sector-Specific Due Diligence
  • Cybersecurity & Access Controls
CA Mani Thoka
CA Mani Thoka

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Tax Audit, Compliance
  • Due Diligence, Legal
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Loan & Credit Assessment
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