Sr. Manager - GACC

Essar Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar Group in Mumbai seeks an Assurance & Cost Control professional to drive ERM, ESG, and effective risk governance across businesses.

You will lead internal audits, assess controls, and report findings to senior management, while partnering with finance and operations to optimize processes and cost.

The role involves travel up to 7 days per month and interactions with external auditors; CA qualification and ERM exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with CA qualification preferred.
• Chartered Accountant with internal audit experience.
• ERM exposure and CII qualification considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits.
• Evaluate internal controls and perform data analysis.
• Prepare audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Present findings to senior management and audit committees.
• Support ERM and ESG implementation in business units.

Skills

Internal Audit

Investigation

Commercial Accounting

SAP FI/SD/MM

MS Excel

Data Analytics

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Chartered Accountant

ERM exposure (CII)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

IT Audit Tools

Job description

To provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, while supporting the organization in achieving its strategic and operational objectives.

Assurance & Cost Control-Corporate role

ERM/Risk Management process &ESG policy implementation

• Participate in enterprise risk assessment and annual audit planning
• Identify high-risk areas and prioritize audit coverage
• Develop risk-based audit programs and procedures

Audit plan and strategy for respective business

• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Perform data analysis and sample testing
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and potential fraud indicators
• Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports
• Highlight key risks, root causes, and recommendations
• Present findings to senior management and audit committees
• Maintain proper audit documentation and working papers
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
  • Review adherence to frameworks such as: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Standards)
• Track implementation of audit recommendations
• Validate closure of audit observations
• Escalate delays or critical unresolved issues

Key function area

2. Execution of Internal Audits

3. Reporting & Documentation

4. Compliance & Governance

5. Follow-up & Monitoring

Identify red flags and fraud risks

• Support forensic audits and investigations when required
• Recommend process improvements and cost optimization opportunities
• Act as a business partner while maintaining independence
• Support implementation of best practices in governance and control

Improvements in business process and operating policies etc. with automation focus

Working with business in setting up ERM/Risk management process, matrix for respective function.

Controlling internal audit execution within schedule and of required quality

Cost control & Cost Reduction

7. Process Improvement & Advisory etc.

• OTHER JOB DETAILS

Role will be to undertake independent audit role/assignment in various business/entities.

• Job may require travel of about 7 days in a month.
• Interaction with internal audit firm and with internal GACC team and management.
• Discussion with statutory auditor for internal control, internal audit etc.
• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTABILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operational

Driving ERM,ESG in respective business. Reporting of Risks and mitigation status.

Making risk based audit plan and audit committee approval.Proactive intervention and continuous audit focus.

Evaluating IT \SAP Risks for internal controls evaluation etc. and support/drive automation.

Policy and Standard operating procedures review and driving required changes etc.

• Tracking implementation of respective companies and escalation of open issues to management, Audit Committee.

Making monthly IA,risk,governance report and report on system improvement, open issue status etc.

Industry benchmarking

Identification of best practices with respect to benchmarking of process, rate of similar industry etc.

• KEY CHALLENGES
• Process improvements with legislative framework, and undertaking benchmarking from similar industry.
• Driving ERM, ESG timely and ensuring identification of all risks and also taking up with management for mitigation.
• Investigation involving high data validation from other firms etc.
• Process improvement in automated, on automated process.
• KEY DECISIONS
• Made by Jobholder:
• Incumbent takes decisions on operational aspect of the audit assignment
• Decision of audit strategy
• Decision of Risks mitigation
• Decision on Investigation data analytics and approach
• Recommendations to superior:

Recommendations on risk matrix framework, audit execution, audit investigation etc., Major risks and mitigation (pro-active intervention etc.) operational efficiencies, process improvements and cost savings.

• INTERACTIONS
• Internal Interactions:

Employee at all level in Essar entities, GACC employee, CFO and other leaders etc.

• External Interactions:
• Statutory auditor.
• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications & Certifications:

Chartered Accountant\experienced internal auditor

ERM exposure,CII will be additional qualification.

Relevant (Functional/Level) & Total Years of Experience:

Functional Skills:

• Internal Audit, Investigation
• Commercial and accounting.
• Advanced knowledge SAP-Mainly -FI, SD, MM module,and other technology understanding and skills.
• Expert knowledge of MS, Excel & IT Audit/Analytics tools.

Behavioural Skills:

• Analytical/ Probing Skills, Conceptual Thinking
• Aptitude to pick up new practices and concepts quickly
• Communication and presentation skills
• Good Interpersonal.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2607
• Posting Date 05/12/2026, 11:11 AM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time