Group Internal Audit Manager

1. Job Title: Group Head of Internal Audit
2. Company Name: Africure Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Africure Group)
3. Location: Bangalore, India (Centre of Excellence), with regular travel to Group locations in Africa and India
4. Qualification: CA Inter or CA; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred
5. experience: Minimum 5 years in internal audit, auditing multiple entities across countries; pharma or manufacturing background strongly preferred

• Job Description:

About the Role We are looking for a Group Head of Internal Audit to lead our central Group Internal Audit function in Bangalore. The audit programme is already set up. You will run it with a risk-based approach, cover every Group company and plant, and be the main link between the Group and its Audit and Risk Committee and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Coverage

• Prepare the annual risk-based audit plan covering every Group company and plant, and complete every audit on time.
• Keep the audit universe updated for new acquisitions, new markets, and regulatory changes.
• Lead the Group Internal Audit function at the Bangalore Centre of Excellence, and manage the team and audit software.
• Give practical recommendations that fix the root cause, and follow up to ensure management has acted.

Audit and Risk Committee

• Present the audit plan, reports, and status of open points to the Audit and Risk Committee and Board.
• Report significant findings, fraud cases, and key risks to the Committee without delay.
• Support the Group risk management framework and risk register, and report top risks and how they are being handled.

External Auditors

• Work with the external auditors on their plan and information needs, and share internal audit findings.
• Track the closure of external audit and management letter points across Group entities.

Controls, SOPs, & Compliance

• Draft SOPs and set common internal control standards for the Group; check that Segregation of Duties and four-eyes checks work on the ground, through monthly process audits.
• Monitor compliance with Stock Exchange of Mauritius listing rules, FSC requirements, medicines regulator conditions, anti-bribery policy, and local tax and statutory laws.
• Review IT systems access and key controls in ERP and finance systems.

Pharma & Multi-Country Focus

• Conduct manufacturing and costing audits, in coordination with Quality Assurance (QA).
• Perform inventory, procurement, and supply chain audits.
• Oversee sales, distribution, credit, and collections audits.
• Manage audits of intra-group transactions, transfer pricing, treasury, and tax.

Fraud Detection & Verification

• Use data analytics to spot red flags and compliance issues; investigate whistleblower reports.
• Visit plants, warehouses, and distribution sites (including surprise visits) to count cash, stock, and fixed assets, and to vouch expenses and claims.