Internal Audit Manager

AvantGarde Human Capital Consultants; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AvantGarde Human Capital Consultants are seeking an Internal Audit Manager for a multinational manufacturing company. The role leads the annual internal audit plan across plants and corporate processes, requiring hands-on audit experience in manufacturing and strong SAP/data analytics knowledge.

The candidate will supervise audits of production, inventory, procurement, and related processes, communicate findings to senior management, and drive continuous improvement through data analytics and

Qualifications

• Hands-on internal audit experience in manufacturing environments.
• Solid knowledge of SAP and data analytics.
• Ability to understand operational and production processes in depth, identify risks, and communicate findings to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise the annual internal audit plan across plants and corporate processes.
• Lead audits of operations, finance, compliance, and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and supervise the Internal Audit team.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and propose mitigations.
• Audit key manufacturing and business processes: production, inventory, procurement, warehouses, maintenance, quality, accounts payable, fixed assets.
• Prepare executive audit reports with findings, risks, impact, and recommendations.
• Follow up on action plans and verify corrective actions.
• Review working papers, documentation, and overall audit quality.
• Participate in investigations of irregularities, fraud, or compliance issues.
• Promote data analytics, continuous auditing, and tech-enabled audit practices.
• Strengthen internal control, compliance, and risk culture.
• Present findings to senior management and Audit Committee.
• Develop understanding of plant operations to identify risks and improvements.

Skills

Internal audit

Data analytics

SAP

Manufacturing processes

Leadership

Tools

Audit software

Job description

A multinational manufacturing company is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to lead and supervise the execution of the annual internal audit plan across manufacturing plants and corporate processes.

We are looking for a hands‑on professional with strong internal audit experience in manufacturing environments, solid knowledge of SAP and data analytics, and the ability to understand operational and production processes in depth, identify relevant business risks, and communicate findings effectively to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise the annual internal audit plan across manufacturing plants and corporate processes.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and manufacturing process audits.
• Coordinate and supervise the Internal Audit team.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify relevant risks, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Audit key manufacturing and business processes, including production, inventory, procurement, warehouses, maintenance, quality, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Prepare executive audit reports outlining findings, risks, business impact, and recommendations.
• Follow up on action plans and validate the effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Review working papers, supporting documentation, and overall technical quality of audit engagements.
• Participate in special investigations related to potential irregularities, fraud, or compliance issues.
• Promote the use of data analytics, continuous auditing, and technology-enabled audit practices.
• Strengthen the organization’s internal control, compliance, and risk management culture.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Develop a thorough understanding of plant operations and manufacturing processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities.