Saint Gobain - Manager - Internal Audit - CA

ORGANIZATION NAME : Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd.

POSITION : Manager - Internal Audit

LOCATION OF POSTING - Mumbai

OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION / BUSINESS:

Saint-Gobain is a French multinational corporation, founded in 1665 in Paris and headquartered on the outskirts of Paris at La D- fense and in Courbevoie. Originally a mirror manufacturer, it now also produces a variety of construction and high-performance materials. The group operates in 67 countries worldwide. Saint-Gobain established its presence in India by acquiring a majority stake in Grindwell Norton in 1996, and thereafter went on to consolidate and strengthen its presence within the country. The Group has adopted a systematic focus in launching its individual businesses in India and currently operates in two business sectors: Innovative Materials and Construction Products. Within these sectors, a variety of products are manufactured.

Function Overview:

The Internal Audit function plays an important role in defining and designing internal audit processes in compliance with Saint-Gobain global standards for its Indian entities. The key purpose of this role is to improve and add value to the organizations operations / processes through factual reports and insightful recommendations, by way of analysis and assessment of data and business processes, in compliance with Saint-Gobain global standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To conduct various audits of processes, transactions and also accounting records with an objective to help businesses to identify risk areas and suggest action plans to either mitigate the risks or reduce them on an ongoing basis. The role also envisages hand holding the process owners to apply the action plans and to validate those action plans implemented.

1. Planning and Performing Internal Audits for various businesses in the Saint Gobain group.

2. Pre-audit preparation and communication with the auditees.

3. Perform audit assignments (Process reviews and CSAR Compliance Statement Audit Review) at plant site / companies and ensure timely execution.

4. Lead audit assignments and present the conclusion to the business heads/functional heads

5. Preparation of audit reports.

6. Identify areas of improvement and suggest measures to strengthen the control systems (consult other functions across group companies to explore feasibility of the action plan suggested).

7. Assist auditees in the implementation of the action plan, by means of internal and external benchmarking (sharing the best practices followed either in group companies or outside entities).

8. Ensure compliance of CSG Audit Methodology.

9. Requires frequent travelling to Plants and Locations

10. Review of the observations made by other team members on various assignments and train the newcomers.

11. Identify appropriate external service providers for outsourcing of some of the audit assignments as and when needed.

12. Participate in discussion with senior management and also with the Audit committee and help in implementing appropriate internal controls in all the areas.

DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: CA ( compulsory ), DISA/CISA certification ( preferred )

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXP: 4 to 7 years

NATURE OF EXPERIENCE: Experience in related field is preferred. Knowledge of Use of Data Analytics tools in audit will be an added advantage. Should be willing to travel 60% of the time

SPECIFIC SKILLS/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Functional Skills:

1. Good understanding of Internal control mechanism

2. Good understanding of Accounting/auditing standards

3. Good auditing skills/Good Analytical Skills

4. Systematic in approach and time conscious

Behavioral Skills:

1. Customer Focus

2. Result Focus

3. Initiative and Risk Taking

4. Networking and Team Work

5. Change Management

6. Good communication skills