Senior Internal Auditor

Job Summary

Conduct a range of audits across our business, primarily in Europe and India, including, Financial, Operational, Compliance, and Data Analytics based audits in line with the annual Internal Audit Plan.

Execute, complete and lead the audit engagements with the responsibility to observe, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the internal controls in place as well as to support the extraction / reporting of SAP data and the development of data analysis to improve the efficiency of audit execution and to enhance fraud detection.

During this job, you will continually develop, and master skills related to analytical mindset, risk detection, communication, project management, data cleaning, visualization and data interpretation. These skills will help you to identify patterns, trends, hidden risks, inconsistencies or omissions in financial records, to understand the context, quality, and meaning of the data you work with and to communicate your findings effectively.

The role is based in Chennai, with some travel required across Europe and India, equating to 30% or less of your working time. Peak travel periods are in Q4 with limited travel requirements in Q2 and Q3.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit engagements from planning through reporting and closure, ensuring timely delivery, high-quality execution, and compliance with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Execute risk-based internal audit projects to assess the effectiveness of financial controls, operational processes, risk management practices, and governance activities across the organization.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls by examining relevant evidence and assessing compliance with Company policies, procedures, and SOX 404 requirements.
• Leverage data analytics, automation tools, and emerging technologies in collaboration with IAS data analytics professionals to enhance audit coverage, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Perform detailed audit procedures, including control testing, substantive testing, data analysis, and process walkthroughs, and communicate results in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.
• Identify control deficiencies, process improvement opportunities, and root causes; develop well-supported audit observations and provide practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen controls and business processes.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive audit documentation and working papers that meet Internal Audit quality standards and support audit conclusions.
• Build effective relationships with management and process owners, facilitating open communication and constructive discussions throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed corrective actions, ensuring remediation plans adequately address identified risks and control gaps and are implemented within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and contribute to high-quality audit reports that clearly articulate risks, impacts, root causes, and management action plans.
• Collaborate with external auditors during ICFR audits and support requests for audit evidence and documentation.
• Support investigations and special projects, as assigned, while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to enhance Internal Audit methodologies, reporting, analytics capabilities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the Internal Audit function and support the development of less experienced team members.
• Stay informed of emerging risks, regulatory developments, industry trends, and Internal Audit best practices, proactively incorporating relevant insights into audit activities.