Senior Manager - Internal Audit - CA

Job Purpose:

This role is crucial to driving a future-ready organization by supporting internal audit engagement across various business domains. The Senior Manager - Internal Audit will manage audit planning, execution, and deliverables while enhancing operational efficiencies through data analytics and strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Engagement & Planning:

- Assist in developing and managing a comprehensive internal audit plan for the business, aligning it with organizational goals.

- Strategically align audit objectives and scope with business scenarios, ensuring effective risk assessment and compliance.

- Supervise and support co-sourcing partners, internal audit team members, and manage audits across diverse domains.

- Support global internal audit activities, including audits in manufacturing, logistics, quality, digital operations, and procurement.

Audit Transformation & Strategy:

- Lead transformation initiatives suggested by senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

- Manage departmental activities, including budget preparation, communication with leadership, and attending audit committee meetings as necessary.

- Address bottlenecks efficiently, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely audit completion.

Customer Service & Audit Excellence:

- Ensure audit findings are thorough, factual, and valuable to stakeholders.

- Engage with business leaders during the audit scoping phase to enhance audit processes.

- in audit processes.

Cross-functional Advisory & Investigations:

- Provide advisory support for internal controls and business efficiency initiatives.

- Lead confidential fraud investigations and support senior leadership with sensitive matters.

- Collaborate with business units to align audit objectives with broader strategic goals.

Financial Outcomes & Process Improvement:

- Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization, delivering data-driven solutions.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, high-quality process enhancements.

- Conduct cost-benefit analyses to identify operational efficiencies and savings.

Innovation & Learning:

- Drive the development of new analytics tools for internal controls and cost savings.

- Promote continuous learning and innovation in audit processes.

- Collaborate with IT teams to enhance data analytics tools and infrastructure.

Critical Success Factors:

- Education: Certified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent).

- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal auditing.

- Skills: Strong knowledge of risk identification, mitigation strategies, and audit delivery.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent influencing and communication skills to work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Experience in an FMCG environment or related industries.

- Ability to work in ambiguous environments and identify trends and opportunities.