Manager, Internal Audit

Amphenol is one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions. Founded in 1932, Amphenol’s products enable the electronics revolution across virtually every end market including Automotive, Broadband Communications, Commercial Aerospace, Defense, Industrial, Information Technology and Data Communications, Mobile Devices and Mobile Networks. A fortune 500 company Listed on the NYSE with sales of $15.2 Billion in 2024, Amphenol is a top performing company with an unparalleled history of growth. With over 125,000 dedicated employees working in 140 businesses in more than 40 countries, Amphenol has the unique advantage of having both diversified global reach while still being a focused organization. Our focus comes from our entrepreneurial management teams dedicated to specific markets and regions.

Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit

Location: Bangalore/Kochi/Chennai/Pune, India

Department: Internal Audit Department

Reports to: Associate Director, SOX Audit

Job Description:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international organization and a high-performing team. In this role, you will conduct audits both locally and internationally, collaborating with colleagues across the globe on a regular basis. As a member of the internal audit team, you will gain valuable exposure to business operations and senior leadership, providing a strong foundation for professional growth. This position is ideal for individuals with a solutions-oriented mindset who are eager to develop their skills in a dynamic, global environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the Vice President and Associate Director in developing and executing an integrated, value-adding audit function
• Oversight of individual audit engagements including operational audit and assisting the Associate Director in SOX testing for other regions include planning, performing and analyzing audit results using an integrated audit approach which concentrates on high-risk areas, and review of both operational and financial controls.

Risk Assessment

• Assist the Senior Manager to create and perform entity-level risk assessments to understand potential risk in processes and transactions relating to each business unit

Planning of the audit

• Schedule department audits and other projects based on available resources, business unit needs and other priorities
• Design and follow appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved (i.e., integrity and reliability of information, process efficiency and effectiveness, safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws, regulation, policies and procedures)

Execute and assist in audits,

• Manage the assigned audits and lead, mentor, and manage resources (loan and/or rotational resources) supporting specific engagements
• Interact with local staff (whether internal and/or co-sourced) and management at all levels to understand the business
• Identify process weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk-based audit procedures
• Perform substantive tests on significant financial statement accounts
• Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management teams
• Ensure work paper documentation supports auditing conclusions

Reporting and analyzing the results

• Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk
• Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management
• Manage the audit findings log to ensure appropriate Internal Audit follow-up with management and to ensure management action plans are implemented satisfactorily. Escalate discrepancies directly with Group, Division and/or corporate management to determine the reasonableness and appropriateness of remediation plans.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in building and maintaining a partner relationship with management to develop and maintain cost-effective, efficient systems of internal control
• Coach, develop and support Internal Audit staff and Guest Auditors
• Review of the compliance with applicable Laws and Regulations
• Supports the VP and Director in certain administrative capacities
• Special projects like due diligence, acquisition integration, rationalization studies, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• CA/CPA with minimum 5-7 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience. Working Knowledge of US GAAP and US SOX will be added advantage.
• Big4 experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-volume data sets and leverage data analytics tools to derive actionable insights.
• Experience with IT audit processes is considered a strong advantage.
• Ability to research and conclude on accounting issues.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and detect trends, issues or flaws; determine root case of issues; and partner with others to drive solutions.
• Knowledge of business processes and efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Excellent report writing skill.
• Approximately 25% travel is expected, largely domestic.
• Willingness to be deployed and work in a business unit in the future.