Senior Manager/Associate Director - Internal Audit - Pharma - CA

Sr. Manager / Associate Director - Internal Audits

Experience: Post CA with Min.10+ years relevant experience

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

Industry Preference: Big4 background with Internal Audit experience for Manufacturing clients OR currently in Pharma Manufacturing Top Companies with prior Big4 exposure (must have led a department)

Skill Set: Internal Audit Leadership, Risk Assessment, Compliance Review, Governance Assurance

Role Purpose: Lead and oversee the Internal Audit function, ensuring robust risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement annual internal audit plans aligned with organizational objectives.

- Lead audit engagements across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

- Identify risks, assess controls, and recommend improvements to strengthen governance frameworks.

- Provide assurance on financial, operational, and compliance processes to senior leadership.

- Partner with cross- functional teams to drive corrective actions and process improvements.

- Present audit findings and recommendations to management and the Audit Committee.

- Ensure continuous enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices.

- Build and mentor a high- performing internal audit team.