Dr Reddys - Senior Internal Auditor - Continuous Auditing - CA

Senior Auditor - Continuous Auditing

Role Summary:

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects across different areas, as part of the internal audit plan. This will involve travelling across different locations & countries for the purpose of conducting audits. The responsibility includes developing audit scope, performing audit procedures, and preparing audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on operational, financial, quality and compliance processes. Additionally, the Senior Internal Auditor would perform follow-up on the implementation of agreed actions by the management. The Senior Internal Auditor will also assist in periodic reporting to the management and Audit Committee and other department level activities.

Key Responsibilities :

- Carry out a preliminary review of the audit area for developing scope of the audit with support from team Leader / Group Leader.

- Prepare risk based Audit Program to document the risk and controls in the process and the planned audit procedures.

- Perform comprehensive field work reviewing data and information, interacting with process owner, recording minutes of meetings, performing tests and carrying out relevant analysis, recording and evaluating results.

- Discuss audit observations, root cause and recommendations with process owner.

- Inform Audit Manager about progress of the audit on regular basis, discussing results of field work and audit observations.

- Prepare draft audit report for identified issues along with root cause analysis for review of Audit Manager.

- Develop advanced knowledge of SAP reports and controls.

- Obtain and update knowledge on principles, practices and standards in Internal Auditing and best practices in areas under audit.

- Update internal software and perform follow up with management for implementation of agreed action plans.

- Prepare update on open issues for quarterly presentation to the management.

- Maintain a good network with different levels of management and obtain regular updates on the key developments happening in Business Units / support functions.

- Participate and contribute in the regular knowledge sharing activities of the team.

- Perform administrative functions relating to the department's activities.

Key Performance Indicators:

- Knowledge on accounting and auditing standards

- Depth in audit planning, fieldwork and pro-active updates to Team Leader

- Specific knowledge on Data Analysis and usage of analytical tools

- Quality of the observations, root cause analysis and recommendations

- Timely completion of the projects

- Overall business sense and ERP knowledge

- Knowledge on working in SAP environment

Educational Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant with minimum 2 years of experience in internal audit and working in ERP environment.

- Internal auditing experience during articleship would be given preference.

Key Personal Attributes:

- Strong report-writing, inter-personal and communication skills

- Reasoning & analytical ability

- Team player with 'work hard and play hard' attitude