Chartered Accountant

Venus Remedies Limited; Panchkula; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Remedies Limited in Panchkula, Haryana invites a Plant Audit Manager to plan, conduct, and oversee internal audits across manufacturing facilities to ensure GMP compliance and robust internal controls. You will assess production and QA/QC processes, and drive continuous process improvement while mitigating risks.

The role requires CA with 3+ years in plant or pharmaceutical audits, strong data integrity focus, and excellent reporting and stakeholder collaboration to close audit findings

Qualifications

• CA with minimum 3 years of experience in internal/plant audits within pharmaceutical operations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, internal controls, and risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Ability to assess processes, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits covering Production, Quality, Engineering, Stores, Inventory, and Finance functions.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and SOP compliance.
• Review regulatory and quality standards and identify gaps for audit readiness.
• Audit Raw Materials, Packing Materials, WIP and Finished Goods for stock accuracy and traceability.
• Evaluate production processes, yield, BMR, deviations, and efficiency.
• Assess QA/QC systems, deviations, CAPA, change controls, and documentation integrity.
• Review manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and cost-control opportunities.
• Prepare audit reports with observations, root-cause analysis, risk assessments and actionable recommendations.
• Identify fraud indicators and support investigations; propose preventive controls.
• Collaborate with Plant Heads and cross-functional teams to strengthen governance and support external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

The Plant Audit Manager is responsible for planning, conducting, and overseeing internal audits across manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The role focuses on strengthening internal controls, ensuring data integrity, mitigating operational and financial risks, and driving continuous process improvement across plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits covering Production, Quality, Engineering, Stores, Inventory, and Finance functions.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, SOP compliance, and adherence to approved business processes.
• Review compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards, ensuring audit readiness and identification of compliance gaps.
• Conduct audits of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods to verify stock accuracy, batch traceability, inventory reconciliation, and expiry management.
• Evaluate production processes, yield performance, Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), process deviations, and operational efficiencies.
• Assess Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems, including deviations, CAPA, change controls, and documentation integrity.
• Review manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, material consumption, overheads, and identify cost leakages and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with observations, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations while tracking timely closure of audit findings.
• Identify fraud indicators, support plant-level investigations, and recommend preventive and detective control measures.
• Collaborate with Plant Heads, Production, QA/QC, Stores, Engineering, and Finance teams to strengthen governance, improve processes, and support external audits and inspections.

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Plant Audit, Manufacturing Audit, or Pharmaceutical Operations.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Internal Audit & Risk Management
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & GMP Compliance
• Inventory & Cost Control
• Data Integrity & Documentation Review
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Report Writing & Stakeholder Management
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Plant Audit Reports with actionable recommendations
• Compliance & Regulatory Review Reports
• Inventory Verification & Variance Analysis Reports
• Cost Optimization & Process Improvement Recommendations
• CAPA Monitoring and Closure Tracking

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of planned audits
• Quality and severity of audit observations
• Reduction in process deviations and compliance gaps
• Improvement in inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
• Timely closure of audit findings
• Cost savings and risk mitigation initiatives