Manager – Internal Audit

Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Plan and conduct the opening meetings with auditee to explain the scope & objectives of the audit engagement to auditee & provide an overview of all steps in the audit process
• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes, policies, SOPs and practices in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process 
• narratives. 
• Identify and document inherent risks & controls within the business processes
• Identify and carry out pre-planning work to narrow down on the focus areas 

Fieldwork:

• Responsible as Lead auditor during the fieldwork
• Develop a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined 
• internal audit methodology
• Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA standards and company's IA methodology

IA Methodology:

• Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. 
• Identify and document control and process weaknesses 
• and provide evidential support for findings
• Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
• Plan and conduct closing meetings with the auditee at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues
• Guide and supervise the team members who are part of the engagement 

Reporting:

• Responsible for preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the branch/department and senior 
• management.
• Stakeholder benefit associated with the same. 
• Providing Inputs & working on business case

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 Years’ of relevant experience preferably in FMCG Industry
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Individual Contributor, ability to take initiative and drive projects
• Strong Communication & influencing Skills
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Experience in audits related Cyber Security & Manufacturing or Experience in Data Analytics will be preferred 
• Professional in Accounting or Internal Auditing (preferably a CA from Big 4 Internal Audit team. 
• CIA or CISA is an advantage.