Deputy Manager - Internal Audit - CA - FMCG

LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CA (NOT INTER CA or MBA)

PART OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT TEAM:

- Assist the Manager, Internal Audit Services in developing and executing the annual audit plan, and take a lead role in the day to day execution of internal audits;

- Contribute to the Internal Audit (IA) function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate those risks in order to improve the effectiveness of control, and governance processes

Key Responsibilities:

Planning:

Participate in opening meetings with auditee to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement to auditee and provide an overview of all steps in the audit process

Develop a thorough understanding of business processes, policies, SOPs and practices in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes

Fieldwork:

Develop a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology

Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA standards and methodology

Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives.

Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings

Propose practical and value added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies

Organize and reference work papers for review by Manager, Internal Audit

Participate in closing meetings with auditee at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues

Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the branch/department and senior management.

Other Responsibilities:

Assists the Manager, Internal Audit in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan

Supports the Manager, Internal Audit in the development and implementation of the evolving IA methodology

Assist in conducting investigations of suspected internal fraud on need basis

Assist in preparing the quarterly presentation deck for quarterly Audit Committee (AC) meeting by coordinating with auditors within and outside of India.

Assist in ongoing followup with the business process owners on the implementation of the corrective action plans for the findings highlighted.

Conduct testing to assist management with the annual IFC reporting

Desired Candidate profile:

Skills and Attributes:

Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with all levels within the organization

Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values consistent with COMPANY culture

Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required

Strong analytical capability

Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision

Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments

Displays awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters

Demonstrated job commitment and personal flexibility to meet changing expectations

Commitment to self-development and expansion of knowledge

Experience in the Tea industry- Preferred

Understanding about domestic markets and preferences

Working knowledge in MS office + SAP

Having prior experience in Internal audit + risk & control oriented approach is an added advantage.