Deputy General Manager Internal Audit

Internal Audit (IA)

• Lead the development of a risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, digital (IT), strategic, reputational and regulatory risks.
• Execute the audit plan and manage IA resources (both internal and external resources), with a focus on reducing risk, enhancing governance, and improving the control environment for core business activities and functional departments.
• Share knowledge and insights through participation on key initiatives to enhance overall corporate governance, compliance.
• Reviewing the audit’s conducted relating to various operations of the Company across various locations (by internal / external resources).
• Advise the Internal Audit team (internal / external teams) for conducting, reviewing in-depth data analysis in any specific audit area and performing substantive procedures to perform comprehensive audit.
• Assist with developing departmental strategies, policies, and initiatives to drive best-in-class internal audit practices.
• Promotes and champions strategies and initiatives to drive continuous improvements.
• Conduct training programs at appropriate levels to create awareness of internal audit and risk actions across the Organisation.
• Deploying and managing e-tool for Audit Activities, ensuring documentation (including process walkthroughs, understanding business and understanding processes, identification of what could go wrongs, mapping of risk and control matrix, designing of audit program and ensuring appropriate documentation of testing procedures and substantive procedures for the reports issued.
• Ensuring adherence of Internal Auditing Standards applicable to the Organisation
• Liaison with senior management personnel to align internal audit findings and management action plan, thereof and ensure minimum escalations.
• Proactively track progression on audit plan and progression on open internal audit points for monthly reporting to top management.
• Objectively evaluate annual performance of co-sourced partners for internal audit
• Assist in preparing high level quality presentations for top management and audit committee
• Create a culture of collaboration, diversity, accountability, delivering results, continuous improvement, and fun
• Attract, develop, and retain diverse talent and builds a leadership pipeline within the team.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the ERM framework aligned with organizational goals, covering risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and prioritize strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Develop and oversee risk mitigation strategies and control mechanisms to minimize exposure and ensure business continuity.
• Monitor emerging risks and trends and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present comprehensive risk reports to senior management, audit committee, and the board, highlighting key risk indicators and mitigation effectiveness.

Data Analytics & Insights:

• Perform data-driven risk assessments using advanced analytics to uncover trends, anomalies, and control gaps.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to support risk monitoring and audit reporting.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure data integrity and availability for risk and audit analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

• Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for top management, audit committee, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a key liaison between risk, audit, and business units to foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, investigations, and strategic projects as needed

Education:

Chartered Accountant, Degree of CIA, and CISA / DISA is an added advantage or MBA from a premier institute

Experience:

• 10-14 years of relevant experience in areas preferably with Internal and External Audit experience in internationally recognized consulting firms / or industry such as FMCG, Pharma, QSR
• Prior experience in consulting or accounting firms, or industries such as FMCG, Pharma, or QSR is highly desirable.
• Exposure to audit planning, execution, and reporting, along with hands-on experience in risk assessments and control evaluations.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Strong understanding of risk management methodologies, frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000), and internal control systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to risk and audit.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and control gaps.
• Prior experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, WMS, TMS) and audit management tools.

Analytical & Communication Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Data Processing & Automation Tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, MS Access etc.)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong command over data extraction, transformation, and analysis techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver impactful presentations to senior management and audit committees.
• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and professional judgment.
• Adaptability to dynamic environments and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.