Internal Audit and Risk Management

Exide Energy Solutions Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,300,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Exide Energy Solutions Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Chartered Accountant with 5–10 years of experience in risk management to lead risk assessment, controls, and reporting across manufacturing operations.

You will develop risk registers, dashboards and KPIs; coordinate with operations, finance and quality; support audits; promote a risk‑aware culture; and benchmark practices against industry standards. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with 5–10 years in risk management, internal audit or compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with IRM/FRM certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across manufacturing operations, production, supply chain, utilities and projects.
• Develop risk registers and risk scoring systems to prioritize mitigation.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, internal controls and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality and finance to implement preventive measures.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and KPIs for senior management and audits.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Process monitoring

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Exide Energy Solutions Limited is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Exide Industries Limited, leading battery manufacturing and distribution company in India with annual revenues of $1.8+ Bn. Exide Energy Solutions Limited is investing $500+ Mn dollars to setup India's first Giga plant to manufacture Lithium-Ion Cells at Devanahalli Industrial Area in Bengaluru. Exide Energy designs, develops, and manufactures Lithium Ion Cells and Battery Pack solutions for various energy storage. Exide Energy is a leading player in the market with OEM customers across key market applications - 2W, 3W, 4W, CV and industrial applications. Exide is also deeply invested in further developing li-ion technology with significant R&D investments including setup of in-house team as well as necessary lab infrastructure to support development activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across all manufacturing operations, including production, supply chain, utilities, and projects.
• Identify operational, financial, regulatory, safety, and strategic risks.
• Develop risk registers and risk scoring systems to prioritize mitigation efforts.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies, internal controls, and contingency plans.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and finance teams to implement preventive measures.
• Monitor effectiveness of mitigation plans and update strategies as needed.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and industry standards.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and KPIs for senior management and stakeholders. Support internal and external audits related to risk management and control effectiveness.
• Conduct risk awareness sessions for employees and management.
• Promote a risk-conscious culture throughout the organization.
• Benchmark risk management practices against industry best practices.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction, and safety initiatives based on risk insights.

Key Internal Interfaces

• Operations / Production: Identify operational risks, monitor process compliance, and implement mitigation measures.
• Quality / EHS / Safety Teams: Coordinate on safety, regulatory compliance, and quality related risks.
• Finance / Accounts: Assess financial risks, monitor budgets, and control cost-related exposures.

Key External Interfaces

Knowledge of industry standards and safety systems

Qualification

Chartered Accountant

Experience

• 5 to 10 years' experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, or operational risk roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Professional certifications such as IRM, FRM, or equivalent are a plus.

Desired Skills

Functional

• Risk assessment, mitigation, and internal controls
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge
• Data analysis and reporting
• Audit and process monitoring
• Project/process management in manufacturing