Pernod Ricard India - Manager - Risk & Assurance

JOB SUMMARY :

- Define audit program and perform internal audit as per PRI annual audit plan, Finalize reports, Carryout follow up audits

- This role is very exciting and is a challenging opportunity for a dynamic audit professional who seeks to build on his / her existing audit experience through in-depth exposure to an extremely fast-paced business environment.

- The Internal Audit department is developmental in nature and employees are assisted in furthering career goals through placement into business segment roles. This group is seen as a premiere entry point into the business segments within the company.

- Role involves working within a high energy team of auditors on operational and financial audits across India.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Actively support / participate in the risk assessment exercise

- Prepare the audit universe in consultation with the risk and assurance head

- Engage with key stakeholders at senior management position for planning audit programs, process walkthrough, etc.

- Execute audit engagements in an efficient and effective manner

- Carryout RCMs based audits

- Timely report results of audit performed to relevant stakeholders. Work closely with process owners for preparation of remediation plans

- Routinely follow-up with process owners and report on the implementation status of agreed remediation plans

DESIRED FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES :

- Reporting & analysis

- Financial accounting & consolidation

- Tax management

- Legal for finance

- Risk management & Internal controls

- Cash management & Financing

- Processes & Information Systems

- Critical thinking

- Advanced Data Analytics

- Business acumen

- Project Management

- Stakeholder Management

INTERACTIONS :

INTERNALLY (mention role) :

- Head risk and assurance

- Senior Manager risk & assurance

- Process owners including function heads

EXTERNALLY (mention role) :

- Consultants

- Statutory auditors

DESIRED PROFILE DETAILS :

QUALIFICATION :

- CA / MBA / CIA

- 7-9 years of post-qualification experience with minimum 3-4 years in internal audit function with exposure to manufacturing audits in FMCG

- Big four or a large renowned consulting or a large FMCG with a relevant internal audit experience

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS (Both essential & desirable) :

- Should be well versed with The Internal auditing standards as laid down by the Institute of internal auditors, COSO frame work, Internal Financial Control as per Companies Act 2013

- Advanced Data Analytics and critical thinking

- Good exposure in manufacturing, sales and distribution function is a must and the incumbent should be willing to travel, mostly domestic (~30%)

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS (Both essential & desirable) :

Essential :

- Very good communication skills both written and verbal

- Positive problem solving attitude

- Good presentation skills

- Team player

- High energy and strong ability to keep and maintain high motivation all through