Associate General Manager - Internal Audit - CA

Associate General Manager - Internal Audit

Role & responsibilities"

Audit Planning & Execution:

- Lead the development of the internal audit plan based on a thorough risk assessment, including audits of plant operations, such as raw materials, finished goods, and inventory management.

- Execute comprehensive audits of financial, operational, plant, and compliance processes across various departments, ensuring the audit scope aligns with the companys strategic objectives and risk profile.

Risk Management & Compliance:

- Identify potential risks, inefficiencies, and compliance issues within organizational processes, including production and supply chain operations, and propose corrective actions.

- Monitor compliance with corporate policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols, with a focus on plant operations.

- Develop, implement, and refine internal control procedures to minimize risk, safeguard assets, and ensure the quality of raw materials and finished goods.

Plant Audit:

- Conduct regular and detailed audits of plant operations, including the inspection of raw materials, finished goods, production processes, and inventory management.

- Assess adherence to quality and safety standards at the plant level and recommend necessary improvements to optimize operational efficiency and reduce waste.

Reporting & Communication:

- Prepare detailed audit reports with recommendations for process improvements, risk mitigation, and plant efficiency.

- Present audit findings and recommendations, including those related to plant audits, to senior management and the audit committee.

- Provide ongoing support and advice to management regarding internal controls, risk mitigation, and plant-related audit findings.

Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives:

- Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance the overall governance framework, including control systems, performance evaluation, and operational effectiveness, with special attention to plant and production processes.

- Suggest opportunities for process optimization, cost savings, and operational improvements, particularly in plant operations.

- Coordinate with external auditors and ensure plant audit activities are efficiently managed.

Leadership & Mentorship:

- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior auditors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and attention to detail, especially in the context of plant audits.

- Lead special audit projects, investigations, and strategic initiatives as needed, including those focused on plant operations.

Preferred candidate profile: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, plant auditing, and financial auditing, with progressive leadership responsibilities.

Education: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Location: Kolhapur