Chief Internal Auditor - FMCG - CA

- Chartered Accountant with 15 to 20 yrs experience in Internal audit in FMCG manufacturing industry. Pref. Pepsi/Coca Cola.

- Develop and deliver an effective risk management framework. Develop risk based annual audit plans.

- Review and evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the internal control systems in helping the company achieve its objectives.

- Recommend improvements in the accounting procedures and internal controls in order to minimize risk of errors, losses and fraud.

- Draft the Internal Audit Charter of the Organization in line with International Standards

Duties & Responsibilities :

- Prepare Annual audit plan for the company.

- Determine the audit risk for the various functions and departments.

- Provide Senior management and the Board with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the internal controls in the organization.

- Ascertain that the accounting systems and procedures adopted are adhered to.

- Verify the operating systems of all functional areas are following approved policies and procedures.

- Conduct operations audit to appraise the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed.

- Conduct random operation audits and cash counts.

- Discuss the audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to Senior Management.

- Develop training/capacity building for staff in financial management and auditing.

- Review the accuracy , timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provide to Management.

- Follow up on the implementation of both internal and external audit reports.

- Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by senior management.

- Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues

- Identify high potential employees and motivate them by providing the proper career development to succeed and to meet the changing needs of the business.

- Comply with company's set values and standards.

- Other tasks as required by the job and/or management.

- Business and operations risks

- IT system and cyber security

- Resources allocation towards the objectives and initiatives of the company

- Operational effectiveness and efficiency (organizational processes, policies, and procedures)

- Assets safeguarding

- Regulatory and statutory compliance

- Third-party relationships (identification, selection, and contracting process)