Internal Audit and Controls Manager

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We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Internal Audit and Controls Manager to establish and lead our Internal Audit and Controls function. This is a strategic role that will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework and audit processes to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation across the organization.

What will you do?

Department Setup & Strategy

• Design and establish the Internal Audit and Controls department from the ground up.
• Develop and implement internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies.
• Define the internal audit charter and annual audit plan aligned with business objectives and risk assessments.
• Play active role in set-up of a small “Internal Audit” team, and develop a plan, to test, quarterly, the efficiencies of controls.
• Identify key risks in Linxon’s operational and financial environment and develop an understanding of business processes, goals, and strategy to provide analysis and interpretation to management.
• Assist Corporate Controller in the development of the annual audit plan, strategy and budget to insure coverage of physical and financial assets and risks and compliance with Internal Controls Framework compliance.
• Defining the Internal audit plan on a yearly basis, keeping in mind that all entities should be reviewed at least once every 2 years.
• Drive pre-audit planning and perform analyses to identify key risks the organization is facing.
• Develop and track departmental budget.
• Leading the Internal Audit assignments from the Chennai office or on-site (limited to 3/4 5 days travels abroad), ensuring the timely completion of the reviews and the delivery of the conclusions on time and with the right level of quality.
• Supervise and coach the team; Develop team members’ expertise. Make direct reports accountable for achieving the goals and meeting performance objectives. Ensure career development and succession planning

Audit Execution & Reporting

• Plan, execute, and report on the Company’s annual internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) audit including walkthroughs and test of operating effectiveness of controls.
• Lead and conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits across departments.
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks; recommend corrective actions.
• Independently drive assurance objectives during fieldwork, including stakeholder interviews and technical evaluations.
• Lead audit closing meetings with senior management and effectively communicate findings.
• Evaluate recommendations to business process improvements and propose chances to Hub and Global leadership.
• Escalate potential control weaknesses, irregularities, discrepancies and deviations from prescribed procedures, policies, and practices to Hub and Global leadership.
• Monitoring the open issues their remediation together with the entities and with the corresponding liaison managers.
• Manage the team’s execution of the audit program ensuring adequate and high quality documentation to complete the internal audit timely, while adequately supporting the conclusions reached.
• Lead team‐oriented, risk‐based audit activities designed to identify business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal control framework (e.g., COSO).
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices.
• Collaborate with process owners to strengthen controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify key risks in Linxon’s control environment, its digital environments, IT transformation projects and business models.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk exposure throughout audit projects.
• Partner with other shared service departments such as but not limited to Information Technology and Global Business Services to ensure we are properly managing and monitoring compliance and business risks.
• Verify and sometimes document or re-write the established policies and procedures relevant to the activity which consider the company goals and objectives.
• Enhance the Company’s documentation of the nature and design of its internal controls within the control framework
• In the event that control deficiencies are identified, work with management to evaluate the impact of those deficiencies on the audit, propose solutions, and conduct remediation testing.
• Ensure Linxon’s accounting policies and procedures are applied correctly within the group.
• Research emerging issues and best practices in risk management, auditing, and accounting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on risk, control, and governance matters.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Participate in meetings with senior management to present your conclusions and recommended improvements.
• Drive meetings with auditees and key partners to present the team’s conclusions and recommended improvements.
• Respond to periodic requests from businesses for special services (fraud reviews, policy revision advisory services, etc.)

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
• Champion continuous process improvement, adapting audit approaches and processes to changing business environments.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, where colleagues are encouraged and recognized for generating and implementing innovative ideas.

Experience, Education and other Required:

• Bachelor of commerce with major in finance or accounting. CA / CPA designation required

• Minimum 7 To 10 years of relevant work experience in internal audit department of reputed MNC.
• Big 4 (Internal Audit / Risk Management) experience is a strong asset.
• Experience with new ERP implementation is an asset.
• Should have an understanding of projects from bid stage to execution including bid documentation, tendering, scheduling, achievements, resourcing, monitoring, etc.
• Fluency in English along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to travel up to 50% (including internationally) as well as to live/embrace our remote-working culture.
• Ability to give direct and candid feedback in an appropriate fashion at various levels of the organization.
• Excellent conflict management skills as well as communication skills with a strong focus on listening skills, convincing on facts,
• Strongly emphasized ability to clearly articulate complex business issues in a simple and concise manner, including recommended solutions with corresponding business opportunities and risks.
• Preference towards candidates who have worked in an international business setting and have experience and passion for working in diverse teams.
• Solid grasp of concepts on a wide array of technology platforms, controls, and IT processes
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills communication skills to build commitment create adherence and report to management
• Proven track record in managing high-performance
• Directing, counseling, and instructing staff assigned to an engagement and review audit plan, findings and reports for sufficient scope and for accuracy
• Providing leadership, coaching, performance management and personal development support
• Raising the technical knowledge of the group through various courses, seminars and in-house training
• Professional qualification equivalent to CA/CPA/CIA/CISA

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits,

• 20 days Privilege Leave, 13 days Emergency leave and 14 Public holidays per year

• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance
• Global Career Progression Opportunities

ED&I:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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