Audit Manager

Haleon; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Haleon is seeking an Audit Manager to design and execute ERA audits across commercial, financial, and operational areas. You will lead ERA resources and collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high‑quality audit outputs that reduce risk.

The role requires 10+ years in internal audit, with experience leading teams in a Global Shared Service and strong knowledge of IIA standards. A relevant degree and professional certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in internal audit (Big-Four or corporate).
• Experience leading teams in a Global Shared Service.
• Strong knowledge of IIA standards.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Exposure to senior leaders in flat org structure.
• Certifications: CIA/CIMA/ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/AAT.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute audits aligned with the Core Audit Process.
• Manage multiple audits in parallel when required.
• Identify issues, assess control gaps, and translate into business risks.
• Engage auditees and senior stakeholders with trust and clarity.
• Ensure timely production of internal audit outputs (reports).
• Escalate obstacles to audit delivery and risk reduction as needed.
• Lead by example and foster a values-based work environment.
• Develop self and others through feedback and mentoring.
• Share knowledge and participate in audits of new areas as required.

Skills

Big-Four/Internal Audit

Team leadership

IIA standards

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CIA/CIMA/ ACA/ ACCA/CIPFA/ AAT certification

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

The Audit Manager will primarily be accountable for the design and execution of ERA’s commercial, financial, and operational audits. In addition, the role will lead and manage other GCC Audit resources, internal and external (where required). The role will help deliver broader ERA objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute audits (or other ERA deliverables, as required), aligned with the Core Audit Process.
• Where required, manage multiple audits in parallel.
• Identify issues & vulnerabilities, assess control gaps, and translate these into meaningful, pragmatic business risks.
• Engage auditees and other senior business stakeholders in a way that inspires and builds trust, mutual understanding, and respect.
• Accountable for the timely and meaningful production of Internal Audit outputs, typically reports.
• Anticipate and effectively manage potential obstacles to audit delivery and risk reduction; ensuring timely escalation, where required.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, rebalancing priorities where necessary and solving problems creatively.
• Lead by example to challenge the status quo and create a vibrant, values-based work environment.
• Develop self and others through giving and receiving feedback to promote excellence and continuous improvement.
• Engage in peer to peer coaching, teaching, and mentoring.
• Actively contribute to the evolution of ERA assurance strategies and related audit universe entries.
• Expand the knowledge base of the ERA team through proactive knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Proactively share your experience of relevant audits with the ERA team and stakeholders.
• Build their own knowledge of new areas and actively participate in audits of new areas to increase your audit experience and flexibility as required by ERA.
• Champion ERA strategic projects and initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of ‘Big-Four’ or corporate Internal Audit experience, specialising in commercial/finance/operational reviews.
• Experience of leading teams in a Global Shared Service environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IIA standards.
• Deep understanding of common accounting principles, and significant experience of how to audit them.
• Ability to operate in a flat organisational structure with direct exposure to senior leaders.
• Experience in consumer healthcare or another regulated environment is preferable, but not essential.
• Commercial Focus – Keeps abreast of financial regulations and advises stakeholders, while understanding the commercial view.
• Communication and Influencing Skills – Effective stakeholder management, excellent written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build relationships, demonstrating influence and a supportive style.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills – Ability to quickly understand and critically analyse complex processes, identify, and assess potential risks and controls, determining how analytics can be used.
• Educated to degree level or above (bachelors or masters) in an Accounting, Finance or Business related subject preferred.
• Internal Audit or finance related certification (e.g., CIA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, AIA, CIPFA, AAT) mandatory.

Job Posting End Date 2026-08-31

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong. During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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Note to candidates

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