Senior Manager – Internal Audit – CA Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Manager – Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits across manufacturing and FMCG units. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and reporting on internal controls, operational and financial audits, and remediation tracking.

You will mentor a team of internal auditors, liaison with external auditors, and drive compliance programs including SOX/IFC where applicable. CA with 10-15 years of post-qualification experience preferred.

Qualifications

• We expect CA with post-qualification experience in manufacturing or FMCG/a personal care.
• Solid knowledge of auditing standards, internal controls, risk management and ERP.
• Experience leading internal audit teams and reporting to top management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Audit production, procurement, logistics, finance, inventory and compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform operational, financial and compliance audits.
• Identify control gaps and ensure timely remediation.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators as needed.
• Drive SOX / IFC compliance where applicable.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to leadership.
• Mentor and guide a team of internal auditors.

Skills

Auditing standards

Internal controls

Risk management

ERP systems

Audit reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Senior Manager – Internal Audit

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Internal Audit to lead internal audit operations across our manufacturing or FMCG/personal care units. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in risk management, compliance, audit planning, internal controls, and financial operations within a manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan.
• Conduct audits across functions including production, procurement, logistics, finance, inventory, sales, and compliance.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Perform operational, financial, and compliance audits to ensure procedures are efficient and effective.
• Identify control gaps and ensure timely remediation.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Drive SOX / IFC compliance and implementation where applicable.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present key findings to senior leadership.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and perform follow-up audits as required.
• Mentor and guide a team of internal auditors and ensure continuous process improvement.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with plant operations, inventory management, and supply chain audits in manufacturing setups.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and audit tools.

Preferred Background:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10-15 years of post-qualification experience.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or personal care organization is mandatory.
• Experience managing internal audit teams and reporting to top management or audit committees.