Specialist - Risk & Enterprise Governance

Job Title : Specialist - Risk & Enterprise Governance

Location : Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Experience : 5-7 Years

Qualification : Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; CRMA / CIA preferred

Industry Focus : FMCG / Manufacturing / Pharma

Compensation : Up to - 30 LPA

Work Arrangement : On-site (General Shift) | Up to 20% Pan-India Travel

Team Structure : Individual Contributor role (working closely with a team of 3)

About the Role :

We are seeking a high-caliber Chartered Accountant to join our team as Specialist - Risk & Enterprise Governance. In this role, you will steer Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives, evaluate internal controls, and execute data-driven operational audits across our plant operations, warehouses, and procurement functions.

You will translate operational data into predictive risk insights, maintain governance frameworks aligned with international standards (COSO / ISO 31000), and collaborate closely with leadership to foster a risk-aware organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities :

Operational Risk Assessment & Internal Audit :

- Conduct plant/site visits to evaluate physical operational environments, workflows, and control effectiveness.

- Identify operational risks, control gaps, process bottlenecks, and areas of non-compliance across key functions, including Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Manufacturing.

- Evaluate the design and execution of internal controls, recommending risk-mitigation measures and actionable process improvements.

Data Analytics, KRI Dashboards & SAP Integration :

- Extract, clean, and analyze operational datasets directly from SAP to detect compliance deviations, cost leaks, and process inefficiencies.

- Design, build, and track enterprise-wide Key Risk Indicator (KRI) dashboards using data visualization and analytics tools.

- Leverage analytics for root-cause analysis, trend forecasting, and early-warning risk detection.

ERM Framework & Governance :

- Enhance and maintain enterprise risk policies, stress-testing frameworks, and scenario analysis models aligned with COSO and ISO 31000 standards.

- Conduct horizon scanning to identify and monitor emerging threats (regulatory, geopolitical, cyber, ESG).

- Facilitate cross-functional risk workshops and present risk heatmaps to department heads and executive management.

Vendor Risk & Business Continuity :

- Assess third-party vendor risks, establishing risk monitoring standards for key suppliers and partners.

- Contribute to Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing across operational units.

- Monitor and optimize corporate insurance policies, tracking metrics and claims data to ensure cost-effective risk coverage.

Key Requirements & Qualifications :

Education & Certifications :

Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA).

Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or equivalent certifications.

Experience & Technical Skills :

- 5 to 7 years of core experience in Internal Audit, Operational Risk Assessment, and ERM execution.

- Proven track record in Manufacturing, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical sectors (plant audit experience preferred).

- Hands-on proficiency in SAP data extraction and data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, SQL, or Python/R).

- Deep technical understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000, IIA Standards).

Behavioral & Professional Competencies :

- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical risk concepts clearly to non-finance operational leaders.

- High analytical acumen and sharp attention to detail.

- Proactive, self-driven approach suitable for an Individual Contributor operating in a agile 3-member team environment.

- Willingness to travel (up to 20%) to various manufacturing plants and operational sites across India.