Senior Manager - Internal Audit

About the Role : We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead and strengthen the Internal Audit function across multiple business verticals. The role involves driving risk-based audits, evaluating internal controls, strengthening governance frameworks, and partnering with business leaders to enhance operational efficiency and risk management. The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify business risks, recommend process improvements, and ensure a robust control environment across the organization. Key Responsibilities : - Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan across manufacturing, sales, supply chain, procurement, finance, distribution, and corporate functions. - Lead operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across business units and subsidiaries. - Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and enterprise risk management frameworks. - Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, compliance risks, and revenue leakages, and recommend corrective actions. - Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management and leadership teams. - Track implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely closure of audit observations. - Partner with business leaders to drive process improvements, control enhancements, and cost optimization initiatives. - Review compliance with internal policies, statutory regulations, and industry best practices. - Conduct special reviews, investigations, and fraud-risk assessments as required. - Prepare audit committee and board-level presentations highlighting key risks and mitigation strategies. - Mentor and develop audit team members while maintaining high standards of audit quality and documentation. - Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, and governance practices. Candidate Profile : - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 13 - 20 years of post-qualification experience. - Proven leadership experience in Internal Audit within FMCG, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, or diversified business organizations. - Candidates from Big 4 firms with significant Internal Audit and Risk Advisory experience will also be considered. - Strong expertise in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Financial Controls (IFC), Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Process Audits. - Experience auditing manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, sales & distribution, finance, and corporate functions. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with CXOs, Business Heads, and Audit Committees. - Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills. - Exposure to SAP or other ERP platforms is preferred. Key Competencies : - Internal Audit Leadership - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) - Internal Financial Controls (IFC) - Corporate Governance & Compliance - Business Process Improvement - Audit Committee Reporting - Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Manufacturing & Supply Chain Audits - Fraud Risk Management - Stakeholder Management - Team Leadership & Mentoring Why Join : - Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and business heads. - High visibility role with strategic impact on governance and risk management. - Exposure to diverse business functions and operations. - Leadership position with significant growth and development opportunities.