Senior Manager Internal Audit

About the Function:Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands. Were part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organization, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.

Whether were utilizing our digital capabilities and analytics to inform our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future no two days are the same in our Finance team. Wherever your skills lie, well help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead complex internal audit assurance reviews and ensure End to end project management (including timely delivery) in line with GARs ways of working (WoW) to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures.
• Provide insights and solutions that promote effective and efficient business operations and IT governance, enhanced controls, and better risk management. Synthesise, analyse, and translate internal and relevant external data into meaningful insights and risk identification.
• Support with relationship management for key elements of the business including GAR function. This includes engaging with stakeholders at all levels as a trusted business partner and supporting the embedding of governance, risk and compliance.
• Develop, commit to and action a self-development program, and contribute to the development of others in the team.
• Participate and deliver one sprint/non-audit initiative of India/Global GAR Team.

Leadership Attributes Required:

Win Through Execution

• Quickly Build strong relationships on the ground with business partners.
• Deliver a strong performance as a team leader on key assignments. Demonstrate an understanding of business and process risks across multiple business areas.
• Empowered to articulate effective and efficient risk mitigation strategies. Demonstrate thorough and consistent knowledge and application of our WoW.
• Stay focused with a positive outlook, demonstrate rigour and brilliant execution.

Shape the Future

• Applies root cause and data driven analysis to support the development of impactful business insights and efficiency opportunities.

Inspire Through Purpose

• Role model the Diageo values and culture (especially in relation to standards of controls and compliance) and demonstrate high standards of personal integrity to inspire others.
• Build and sustain trust with key business partners.

Experience / skills required:

• Education: CA (Certifications in IIA, CIA will be added advantage)
• Minimum of 4 - 8 years experience. Experience as an internal/ process/SOX auditor, risk management consulting, and business process improvement is preferred.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies, system development methodologies, project management, COSO frameworks and standards
• Strong analytical skills with clear logical and strategic thinking to find out deeper insights, including root cause analysis, and ability to present findings in a structured way. Knowledge of and experience with various data analysis tools, including technical expertise as regards data modelling.
• Relationship management and business partnering skills proven experience of building, developing, and sustaining relationships with operating management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally (written and verbal).