Sr. Internal Auditor

Position Summary

The Senior Auditor plays a key role in planning, executing, and reporting on internal audit engagements to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. This role provides leadership on audit projects, mentors junior auditors, and partners with business stakeholders to recommend control enhancements that drive operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, scoping, and execution of audit engagements, including risk assessment, process understanding, and test design.
• Develop detailed audit programs and testing procedures aligned with audit objectives and risk profiles.
• Perform complex testing of operational, financial, and compliance controls to evaluate design and operating effectiveness.
• Serve as the in-charge auditor for assigned audits, providing direction and guidance to staff auditors.
• Review workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to audit standards.
• Facilitate opening, closing, and status meetings with process owners and management.
• Communicate audit findings clearly, focusing on practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports summarizing observations, risk implications, and recommendations.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of management’s action plans.

2.  Compliance and Professional Development:

• Identify and communicate changes in professional standards, regional laws, guidelines, and audit requirements to department personnel.
• Attend internal meetings, actively participating in the support of business objectives and strategy.

3. Continuous Learning and Professional Growth:

• Attend, present, and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses to stay abreast of industry developments.

4. Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Participate in risk assessments, special investigations, and advisory projects.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in internal audit.

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, with a proven track record of completing audits on time.
• Strong knowledge of Indian regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints and handle multiple tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter and team player
• Demonstrates strong ethics and integrity
• Ability to travel as job requires (approximately 25% within country)

Considered a Plus:

• MBA or CPA
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies
• Experience with AuditBoard, SAP, and GRC (Governance Risk & Compliance) system (Access & Process)