HyFun Foods - Lead - Internal Auditor

Position: Lead Internal Auditor.

Experience: 10 -15 Years.

Essential Qualification: Chartered Accountant.

Essential Area of Expertise: Internal Audit, Internal Financial Controls, Risk Assessment & Management.

Critical/Special Exposure:

- Expertise in product costing.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles with expertise in Ind AS.

- Expert in MS Excel, MS Word & MS PowerPoint.

Reporting to: Chief Growth and Strategy Officer (CGSO).

- We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor (AGM/DGM Level) with 10-15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry to lead internal audit functions, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and enhance internal controls.

- The ideal candidate will play a key role in risk assessment, process improvement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

- Audit Planning & Execution: Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans to assess financial, operational, and compliance risks.

- Internal Controls & Compliance: Evaluate and strengthen internal control systems to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.

- Process Improvement: Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in financial and operational processes.

- Provide actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency.

- Financial & Operational Audits: Conduct audits related to cost controls, inventory management, procurement, production, and other key manufacturing processes.

- Risk Management: Assess potential risks and suggest mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and operational excellence.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal policies, tax laws, accounting standards, and other statutory regulations.

- Reporting & Recommendations: Prepare detailed audit reports, highlight key findings, and recommend corrective actions to senior management.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with finance, operations, procurement, and other departments to ensure smooth audit execution and implementation of recommendations.

- Technology & Automation: Leverage data analytics and audit tools to enhance audit efficiency and reporting.

Key Requirements:

- Education: Chartered Accountant.

- Certification in CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is a plus.

- 10-15 years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, and compliance within the manufacturing industry.

Technical Skills:

- Strong understanding of accounting principles with expertise in Ind AS, GAAP/IFRS, internal audit standards, and risk management frameworks.

- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and audit software.

- Experience on audit query language or AQL.

- Familiarity with costing, inventory management, and supply chain audits in a manufacturing setup.

Soft Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

- Ability to lead and mentor internal audit team.