Internal Auditor

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Role: Internal Auditor – Europe & Asia/Pacific

Experience: 3 – 6 Years

CTC: 23 LPA + 20% Variable

Location: Ahmedabad (work from office)

Audit Regions: Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific (with potential global scope)

My client is committed to driving operational excellence and strong governance across regions. They are looking for a sharp, globally minded Internal Auditor to join their Internal Audit Competency Center based in Ahmedabad and support audits spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, and beyond.

If you're someone who thrives on improving processes, strengthening compliance, and making data-backed decisions, this role offers high visibility and growth within one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute internal audits across Finance, IT, and Operations
• Review business processes to assess control design, operational effectiveness, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Assess IT applications and control environments (SAP knowledge preferred)
• Prepare audit reports with observations and corrective action plans
• Drive updates with management and serve as key point of contact during audits
• Support audit planning, risk assessments, and global trend analysis
• Contribute to internal audit best practices, toolkits, and training
• Travel up to 50% across regions under audit scope

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Computer Science
• 3–4 years of audit experience in a Big-4 firm or corporate internal audit
• Understanding of control frameworks like COSO or COBIT
• Certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS, SOX compliance, and SAP systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, relationship-building, and project management abilities
• Must speak English fluently; knowledge of European/Asian languages is a plus

Must Have:

• 3-4 years of core Internal Audit experience (not internal controls, statutory audit, SOX audits).
• Manufacturing/FMCG/CPG experience in any industry
• Good communication
• CA / MBA (Finance degree), CPA
• Stability in the current role
• Leadership and project management skills
• Industry knowledge
• Quick learner (willing to learn and grow business acumen)

What They Offer:

• Global audit exposure across EMEA and APAC
• Opportunity to transition into broader finance or business roles
• Collaborative and high-impact work culture
• High career visibility and leadership exposure
• A role at the intersection of governance, improvement, and innovation