Senior Manager Internal Audit and Controls

How You Will Contribute

• Manage and Conduct Global Audits : Lead comprehensive, risk-based audits, including financial, operational, and compliance audits across regions and functions, ensuring compliance with IIA and Mondel z standards.
• Stakeholder Management : Act as a trusted advisor and primary audit liaison with senior management across various geographies, including leaders in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Sales Marketing and General BU/ Regional Management. Provide regular updates to the Audit Director and executive leadership on audit progress, risk areas, and action plans.
• Compliance to internal Audit KPIs: Drive audit execution in line with the global KPIs defined. Work closely with the Senior Director to identify misses in KPIs, root-causes and initiate corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement and Digitalization : Drive harmonization, efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives, within the audit process by identifying opportunities for automation, digital tools, and data analytics, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes.
• Team Leadership and Development : Lead, coach, and develop a global team of audit professionals, fostering a high-performance, compliance-oriented culture. Provide guidance to team members, aligning their development with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and Report Risk Mitigation Plans : Oversee the creation, monitoring, and follow-up on corrective action plans, providing executive management with visibility on progress and areas requiring escalation.

Key Stakeholders:

Internal: Executive Leadership, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Sales, Marketing, and HR teams.

External: External Auditors (as required), Consulting Partners.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Professional Background: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required. Candidates with extensive experience in Audit firm s or in large-scale/global manufacturing companies . We also welcome candidates directly from the manufacturing sector with significant experience in high-volume operations. Global exposure is highly preferred.
• Leadership and Collaboration : Proven ability to Lead senior audit teams , engage with executive leadership, and build a compliance-focused culture across diverse and global environments.
• Strategic and Digital Mindset : Skilled at identifying strategic opportunities for digital transformation and using technology to drive process improvements and audit automation .
• Technical Expertise : Deep understanding of internal controls, audit practices, and risk management frameworks, with proficiency in financial policies, enterprise risk management, U.S. GAAP/IFRS standards, and SOX compliance