Manager/Sr. Manager - Internal Auditor

Exemplar Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Global is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor for its manufacturing operations in Pune. You will assess financial and operational controls, ensure policy compliance, identify risks and help streamline production and cost processes.

You will audit inventory, cost accounting and procurement, review BOMs, depreciation, and asset records while coordinating with multiple departments to implement corrective actions. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, accounting, finance or related field required.
• CA qualification mandatory for the role.
• Minimum 3–7 years of internal audit experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong grasp of inventory controls, cost accounting, production processes and financial auditing.
• Experience with stock, process, cost variance analyses and internal control assessments.
• ERP proficiency with SAP, Oracle or Tally and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation and reporting abilities.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing operations, financial transactions and processes.
• Audit inventory, raw materials, WIP, finished goods and stock reconciliation.
• Review procurement, purchase orders, vendor payments and production costs.
• Verify bills of materials, production records, wastage, and material variance.
• Audit stores, warehouses, production units and plant operations.
• Review cost accounting, overhead allocation and product costing procedures.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, irregularities and fraud risks.
• Verify sales transactions, dispatch records, expenses and supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Review fixed assets, asset registers, depreciation records.
• Prepare audit reports with observations, risk assessments and recommendations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Procurement, Stores, Production and other departments.
• Follow up on audit observations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Inventory controls

Cost accounting

Production processes

Financial auditing

Stock audits

Process audits

Cost variance analysis

Internal controls

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Documentation

Report writing

Independence

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

CA Qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Internal Auditor for a manufacturing company to assess financial and operational controls, ensure compliance with company policies, identify business risks, and improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing operations, financial transactions, and business processes.
• Audit inventory management, raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, and stock reconciliation.
• Review procurement, purchase orders, vendor payments, production costs, and material consumption.
• Verify bills of materials (BOM), production records, wastage, scrap management, and material variance.
• Conduct audits of stores, warehouses, production units, and plant operations.
• Review cost accounting, overhead allocation, and product costing procedures.
• Evaluate internal financial controls and identify process gaps, irregularities, and potential fraud risks.
• Verify sales transactions, dispatch records, purchase invoices, expenses, and supporting documents.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Review fixed assets, asset registers, physical verification, and depreciation records.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with observations, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Procurement, Stores, Production, and other departments.
• Follow up on audit observations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Support management in strengthening internal controls and improving operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CA Qualified Mandatory
• 37 years of relevant experience in internal audit within a manufacturing organization.
• Strong understanding of inventory controls, cost accounting, production processes, and financial auditing.
• Experience in stock audits, process audits, cost variance analysis, and internal control assessments.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Tally.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates from manufacturing industries with exposure to plant audits, inventory audits, procurement audits, and production process audits.
• Experience in identifying operational inefficiencies, material losses, stock discrepancies, and cost-control gaps.
• Ability to interact with plant heads and cross-functional teams to implement audit recommendations.