Lead- Internal Audit

Walkaroo International; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkaroo International is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in Tamil Nadu to develop risk-based audit plans, coordinate with Big 4 firms, and report to senior management and the Audit Committee.

The role emphasizes strengthening internal controls, governance, and risk management across manufacturing operations, with close collaboration with various functional heads to close audit observations.

Qualifications

• 7-13 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Controls, or Assurance.
• Experience in manufacturing (FMCG, Footwear, Apparel, or Consumer Products preferred).
• Hands-on experience managing Big 4/external audit firms and interacting with Audit Committees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans in coordination with external/internal auditors.
• Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Coordinate with external audit firms, ensuring timely planning, data availability, and quality of audit assignments.
• Liaise with functional heads to facilitate audits and drive closure of audit observations.
• Maintain a centralized audit tracker, monitor corrective actions, and escalate critical overdue issues.
• Support enterprise risk management by identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, recommend process improvements, and drive governance and control enhancements.
• Prepare Audit Committee reports covering audit status, key findings, open observations, risk exposures, and compliance updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting

Project coordination

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

SAP

External audit management

Education

CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans in coordination with external/internal auditors.
• Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Coordinate with external audit firms, ensuring timely planning, data availability, and quality of audit assignments.
• Liaise with functional heads (Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, etc.) to facilitate audits and drive closure of audit observations.
• Maintain a centralized audit tracker, monitor corrective actions, and escalator critical overdue issues.
• Support enterprise risk management by identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, recommend process improvements, and drive governance and control enhancements.
• Prepare Audit Committee reports covering audit status, key findings, open observations, risk exposures, and compliance updates.

Qualification

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance).
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is preferred.

Experience & Skills

• 7-13 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Controls, or Assurance, Continuous Process Improvement, Root cause analysis
• Experience in manufacturing (FMCG, Footwear, Apparel, or Consumer Products preferred).
• Hands-on experience managing Big 4/external audit firms and interacting with Audit Committees.
• Strong exposure to SAP and enterprise control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, project coordination, leadership, influencing, and regulatory compliance skills.