Internal Audit and Risk Management

About Us:

Exide Energy Solutions Limited is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Exide Industries Limited, leading battery manufacturing and distribution company in India with annual revenues of $1.8+ Bn. Exide Energy Solutions Limited is investing $500+ Mn dollars to setup India's first Giga plant to manufacture Lithium-Ion Cells at Devanahalli Industrial Area in Bengaluru. Exide Energy designs, develops, and manufactures Lithium Ion Cells and Battery Pack solutions for various energy storage. Exide Energy is a leading player in the market with OEM customers across key market applications – 2W, 3W, 4W, CV and industrial applications. Exide is also deeply invested in further developing li-ion technology with significant R&D investments including setup of in-house team as well as necessary lab infrastructure to support development activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessments across all manufacturing operations, including production, supply chain, utilities, and projects.
• Identify operational, financial, regulatory, safety, and strategic risks.
• Develop risk registers and risk scoring systems to prioritize mitigation efforts.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, internal controls, and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and finance teams to implement preventive measures.
• Monitor effectiveness of mitigation plans and update strategies as needed.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and industry standards.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and KPIs for senior management and stakeholders. Support internal and external audits related to risk management and control effectiveness.
• Conduct risk awareness sessions for employees and management.
• Promote a risk-conscious culture throughout the organization.
• Benchmark risk management practices against industry best practices.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction, and safety initiatives based on risk insights.

Key Internal Interfaces:

• Operations / Production: Identify operational risks, monitor process compliance, and implement mitigation measures.
• Quality / EHS / Safety Teams: Coordinate on safety, regulatory compliance, and quality related risks.
• Finance / Accounts: Assess financial risks, monitor budgets, and control cost-related exposures.

Key External Interfaces:

Knowledge of industry standards and safety systems

Qualification:

Chartered Accountant

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or operational risk roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Professional certifications such as IRM, FRM, or equivalent are a plus.

Desired Skills:

Functional

• Risk assessment, mitigation, and internal controls
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge
• Data analysis and reporting
• Audit and process monitoring
• Project/process management in manufacturing

Behavioural

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Integrity and ethical judgment