Lead - Internal Audit | Simhapuri - Nellore

Jindal Power; Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Power seeks an experienced Internal Audit Leader to supervise and drive risk-based audits across manufacturing operations. You will lead teams, conduct fieldwork, and deliver findings with actionable recommendations to strengthen controls and governance.

The role emphasizes data-driven audits, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to professional standards. A senior CA/CMA with 14+ years in manufacturing is preferred for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA / CMA with 14+ years of robust internal audit experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring audit teams.
• Experience driving risk assurance and strengthening internal controls at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead audit engagements in planning, execution, and reporting to meet objectives and standards.
• Develop risk-based audit plans, assess risks, key controls, and audit scope.
• Conduct fieldwork, gather evidence, and evaluate controls for effectiveness.
• Apply data analytics to analyze large datasets, spot trends and anomalies.
• Prepare audit workpapers, findings, and documentation per standards.
• Draft clear audit reports and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Build relationships with management, audit committee, and external auditors.

Skills

Audit leadership

Data analytics

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Cost Accountant (CMA)

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Supervise and lead audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on audit engagements to ensure compliance with audit objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

2. Participate in the development of risk-based audit plans, including assessing inherent risks, identifying key controls, and determining audit scope and objectives.

3. Conduct audit fieldwork independently or with a team, performing audit tests, gathering evidence, and evaluating internal controls to assess their effectiveness in mitigating risks.

4. Utilize data analytics tools and advanced audit techniques to analyze large datasets, identify trends, anomalies, and areas of concern, and enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

5. Prepare comprehensive audit workpapers, documentation, and findings in accordance with professional standards, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and relevance for audit reporting and follow-up.

6. Prepare clear and concise audit reports, findings, and recommendations for management and stakeholders, communicating audit results effectively and facilitating discussions on remediation actions.

7. Evaluate compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.

8. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including management, audit committee members, and external auditors, collaborating with them to address audit-related issues and promote a culture of accountability and transparency.

Technical Competencies

1. Knowledge of Accounting and auditing standards including standards on Internal Audit

2. In-depth knowledge of accounts, finance, risk and control assessments

3. Strong data analytical and risk assessment skills

4. Knowledge of taxation and other laws and regulations affecting the companys overall regulatory environment.

Cross-Functional Competencies

1. Capability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve audit objectives.

2. Skill in integrating audit findings and recommendations into business processes and decision-making frameworks.

Managerial Competencies

1. Capability to communicate audit findings, recommendations, and insights effectively to stakeholders and collaborate with them to address audit-related issues.

2. Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with audit engagements, including operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks.

Preferred candidate profile

Seeking a qualified CA / CMA with 14+ years of robust internal audit experience in the manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and mentoring high-performing audit teams, driving risk assurance, and partnering with executive leadership to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.