Senior Specialist - Internal Audit

HITACHI VANTARA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; India; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, seeks an Internal Audit Senior Specialist to join our Group Internal Audit team in Bangalore. You will lead audit engagements across a global organization, applying expertise in audit, risk management, governance, and internal controls to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up; assessing processes and controls across operational, financial, compliance, and IT environments;

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance experience.
• Experience in IT, operational, financial, or compliance audits.
• CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with data analytics, process mining or GRC tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit assignments across full lifecycle.
• Assess risks and controls across operations, financial, compliance and IT environments.
• Identify gaps and improvements via testing and data analysis.
• Develop clear observations, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ensure documentation complies with audit methodology and standards.
• Communicate progress and findings to stakeholders.
• Monitor remediation actions and validate evidence.
• Coordinate audit workstreams and ensure timely delivery.
• Support co-sourcing partners and guest auditors.
• Contribute to improvements in audit processes and tools.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Risk management

Governance

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Integrity

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Data analytics tools

Process mining software

GRC platforms

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Specialist to join our Group Internal Audit team in Bangalore. In this role, you will lead and support audit engagements across a global organization, applying your expertise in audit, risk management, governance, and internal controls to deliver high-quality audit outcomes and actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit assignments throughout the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Assess business processes, risks, and controls across operational, financial, compliance, and IT environments.
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities through testing, interviews, data analysis, and process reviews.
• Develop clear audit observations, conclusions, and practical recommendations.
• Ensure audit documentation complies with Group Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Communicate audit progress, findings, and requests effectively to stakeholders.
• Monitor Management Action Plans and validate completion evidence.
• Coordinate assigned audit workstreams and maintain timely delivery of audit activities.
• Support co-sourcing partners and guest auditors during engagements.
• Contribute to improvements in audit methodologies, processes, and ways of working.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Job Location: Bangalore

Experience

• 4 to 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, or related business functions.
• Experience conducting operational, financial, IT, or compliance audits.
• Experience in advisory work related to governance, risk management, and internal controls is an advantage.
• Exposure to fraud investigations is a plus.
• Experience with data analytics, process mining, GRC platforms, or related technologies is preferred.
• Experience in AI-driven automation development will be considered an asset.

Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Understanding of risk assessment, governance, and control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
• High standards of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team's success. We are committed to develop people's skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved - more life lived!

Outstanding People Embracing Change

Our position as a worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, saving 37,000 lives every year, is achieved by our approximately 65,000 outstanding colleagues around the world. Their diverse assets, breadth and depth of expertise and desire to develop, in combination with Autoliv’s ambition to enable fulfilling careers, supports our vision of Saving More Lives.

Learn more about our culture and Key Behaviours

Department Finance

Locations Autoliv India

Remote status Hybrid

About Autoliv Group

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.

At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved 40,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.

Our ~64,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 17 test tracks.

Founded in 1953

Coworkers 64,000

Turnover 10.8 B USD