Internal Auditor

Role Overview

The Finance Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits across the pharmaceutical business. The role ensures that internal controls are effective, financial records are accurate, and business operations comply with industry regulations (SOX, GMP-related financial controls, etc.). The position plays a key part in strengthening governance, improving processes, and ensuring audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform

  financial and operational audits

  covering accounting, procurement, treasury, payables/receivables, and inventory management.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of

  internal controls

  in compliance with company policies, pharma regulations, and international standards (COSO, SOX, IIA guidelines).
• Conduct audits of

  manufacturing plants, R&D units, distribution, and corporate offices

  focusing on financial processes and cost controls.
• Review

  revenue recognition, costing, and transfer pricing

  in line with accounting standards and pharma-specific rules.
• Assess controls around

  SAP/ERP systems

  , including user access, segregation of duties, and data integrity.
• Identify control gaps and recommend

  process improvements and cost efficiencies

  .
• Prepare clear and concise

  audit reports

  with findings, risk impact, and corrective action plans.
• Follow up with business units to ensure

  implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

  .
• Support management in

  risk assessments, fraud investigations, and regulatory inspections

  .

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• BCOM / MBA (Finance), CA Inter

Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in

  internal audit, finance, or risk management

  , preferably in a

  pharma, biotech, or manufacturing industry

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  SAP/Oracle ERP

  and exposure to

  SOX/IFC controls

  .

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of

  accounting standards (IFRS/Ind-AS/US GAAP)

  .
• Understanding of

  pharma industry financial processes

  (inventory costing, R&D capitalization, sample accounting, tender pricing, etc.).
• Analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder management.
• High integrity, independence, and ability to handle sensitive information.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of audit plans.
• Quality of audit findings and recommendations.
• Implementation rate of corrective actions.
• Contribution to cost savings or process improvements.

Compliance with regulatory and company audit standards.