Senior Manager Internal Audit and Controls

How You Will Contribute

• Manage and Conduct Global Audits

  : Lead comprehensive, risk-based audits, including financial, operational, and compliance audits across regions and functions, ensuring compliance with IIA and Mondel z standards.

• Stakeholder Management

  : Act as a trusted advisor and primary audit liaison with senior management across various geographies, including leaders in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, SalesMarketing and General BU/ Regional Management.Provide regular updates to the Audit Director and executive leadership on audit progress, risk areas, and action plans.

• Compliance to internal Audit KPIs:

  Drive audit execution in line with the global KPIs defined.Work closely with the Senior Director to identify misses in KPIs, root-causes and initiate corrective actions.

• Continuous Improvement and Digitalization

  : Drive harmonization, efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives, within the audit process by identifying opportunities for automation, digital tools, and data analytics, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes.

• Team Leadership and Development

  : Lead, coach, and develop a global team of audit professionals, fostering a high-performance, compliance-oriented culture. Provide guidance to team members, aligning their development with organizational objectives.

• Monitor and Report Risk Mitigation Plans

  : Oversee the creation, monitoring, and follow-up on corrective action plans, providing executive management with visibility on progress and areas requiring escalation.

Key Stakeholders:

Internal:

External:

Experience and Qualifications:

• Professional Background: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

  is required. Candidates with extensive experience in

  Audit firms or in large-scale/global manufacturing companies

  . We also welcome candidates directly from the

  manufacturing sector

  with significant experience in high-volume operations. Global exposure is highly preferred.

• Leadership and Collaboration

  : Proven ability

  to Lead senior audit teams

  , engage with executive leadership, and build a compliance-focused culture across diverse and global environments.

• Strategic and Digital Mindset

  : Skilled at identifying strategic opportunities for

  digital transformation

  and using technology to

  drive process improvements and audit automation

  .

• Technical Expertise

  : Deep understanding of internal controls, audit practices, and risk management frameworks, with proficiency

  in financial policies, enterprise risk management,U.S. GAAP/IFRS standards, and SOX compliance