Manager / Head Internal Audit (Manufacturing)

Perfect Placers; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placers in India is seeking a Head Internal Audit (Manufacturing) to lead risk-based audits across plants, warehouses, and supply chains, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong internal controls. You will provide independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee and oversee governance, risk management, and control improvement.

The ideal candidate is a CA or ICWA with MBA in Finance, 5–10 years in manufacturing, ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle), and strong data analytics (Excel/SQL),

Qualifications

• CA or ICWA with MBA in Finance, 5-10 years in manufacturing audit
• Strong grasp of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation
• Experience auditing multiple business functions and manufacturing operations
• ERP systems experience (SAP/Oracle)
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, or audit analytics software)
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills
• Hands-on field audit and plant/site visit experience
• Proven experience presenting to Audit Committee and managing remediation

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audits across manufacturing facilities, plants, and supply chains
• Review material consumption, yield, BOM, and inventory reconciliations
• Assess internal controls over accounts payable/receivable and fixed assets
• Review ERP transactions for segregation of duties and process anomalies
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management and Audit Committee

Skills

ERP experience

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Audit leadership

Communication

Education

CA or ICWA with MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

SQL

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Our clients are leading MNC & Industrial Conglomerates (AUTOMOBILES, FMCG, CONSUMER DURABLES, MANAUFACTURING, RETAIL, EPC, INFRASTRUCTURE (POWER, ENERGY, OIL & GAS, PORTS), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, BPO, PHARMA & TELECOM with a Turnover of US $ 1 Bn to US $ 100 Bn with exponential growth potential. Our client’s reach span across several countries across the globe.

PERFECT PLACER (www.perfectplacer.com), Promoted by a team of dedicated professionals with varied background, having comprehensive and extensive industry and consultancy exposure, is “One of the most preferred and referred consultants” today in Executive Search & Placement.

PERFECT PLACER in less than half a decade has grown to be a force to reckon with, having offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and New Delhi.

Perfect Placer along with its associate services has a long and prestigious list of leading Indian and Multinational Corporates in India and Outside across Managerial levels, functions, and Industries, covering both IT and Non-IT specialized in chief executive, board member and senior-level management search assignments.

Manager / Head Internal Audit (Manufacturing)

• You are responsible for the internal audit, risk management, and process assurance functions to ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls
• Provide independent assurance to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management on governance, risk management, and internal control systems and covers head offices, manufacturing plants, production facilities, supply chains, warehouses and regional depots.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational & Plant Audits

F Lead and execute internal audits across manufacturing facilities, shop floors, production planning, maintenance, and warehousing.

F Review raw material consumption, yield, scrap management, bill of materials (BOM), and inventory reconciliations.

F Evaluate energy management, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, and plant-level standard operating procedures (SOPs).

2. Financial & Process Controls

F Assess internal controls over accounts payable/receivable, cash and petty cash management, vendor payments, and fixed asset verification.

F Review ERP transactions (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for segregation of duties, access controls, and process anomalies.

F Conduct sample testing of purchase orders (POs), invoicing, freight costs, and job-work transactions.

3. Risk Assessment & Compliance

F Assist in formulating risk-based annual internal audit plans.

F Monitor compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance guidelines.

F Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential pilferage or fraud risks, and recommend corrective actions.

4. Reporting & Stakeholder Management

F Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based internal audit reports.

F Track and follow up on the closure of past audit observations with functional and plant heads.

F Present key findings and risk matrices to senior management or the Audit Committee.

Preferred candidate profile

1. CA or ICWA with MBA in Finance with 5-10 Years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Industry

2. Strong grasp of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation.

3. Experience auditing multiple business functions and manufacturing operations.

4. Strong exposure to field audits and plant/site visits, not limited to back-office or shared services audits.
Proven experience in Audit Committee presentations, stakeholder management and audit remediation.
Demonstrated career stability and the ability to drive audit initiatives end to end.

5. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).

6. Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, SQL, or audit analytics software).

7. Strong analytical mindset, integrity, assertive communication, and the ability to work with plant operations teams.

8. Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.

Remuneration:

An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well-defined career path. An excellent package will be on offer for the right candidate, including an above-mentioned industry base salary for the right person as well as the most complete employee benefit scheme. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the market leader.