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The Business Internal Audit Team Member is responsible for independently executing high-quality, risk-based internal audits across business operations, enterprise functions, manufacturing units, shared services, and support functions.
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The role provides independent and objective assurance to Senior Management and the Audit Committee on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
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The incumbent will evaluate financial, operational, compliance, digital, technology, cyber, and strategic risks while identifying opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, revenue assurance, fraud prevention, and strengthening of internal controls.
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The role requires strong business acumen, analytical capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver measurable value through audit interventions.
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The position supports the Business Audit Team Lead and Business Internal Audit Head in enhancing governance standards, improving business performance, and promoting a strong risk and control culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Risk-Based Internal Audit Execution
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Independently execute risk-based internal audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan and Global Internal Audit Standards.
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Conduct reviews across manufacturing operations, sales, logistics, procurement, finance, projects, HR, IT, sustainability, compliance, and other enterprise functions.
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Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
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Develop audit programs, risk assessments, process understanding documents, process narratives, and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs).
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Perform control design assessment and operating effectiveness testing.
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Identify control deficiencies, process gaps, fraud indicators, revenue leakages, cost inefficiencies, and compliance deviations.
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Ensure completion of audits within agreed timelines while maintaining high quality standards.
2. Value Creation and Business Impact
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Deliver measurable value through audit interventions including:
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Cost optimization opportunities.
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Prevention of revenue leakage.
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Loss prevention and recovery opportunities.
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Working capital improvements.
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Process standardization initiatives.
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Productivity enhancement opportunities.
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Identify opportunities for digitization, automation, and continuous monitoring of controls.
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Support business functions in strengthening operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
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Quantify financial impact arising from audit observations wherever feasible.
3. Governance, Risk Management & Internal Controls
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Review the effectiveness of internal control systems across business processes and locations.
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Conduct independent assessments of operational, financial, market, credit, compliance, cyber, fraud, and reputational risks.
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Assess adherence to Group Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Delegation of Authority, Code of Conduct, and regulatory requirements.
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Recommend practical and sustainable solutions to mitigate identified risks.
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Benchmark control practices with industry leaders and recommend adoption of best practices.
4. Audit Reporting & Follow-Up
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Perform detailed root cause analysis for all significant audit observations.
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Prepare high-quality audit reports, executive summaries, and management presentations.
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Clearly articulate risks, business impact, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
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Maintain audit issue trackers and Action Taken Report (ATR) dashboards.
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Monitor implementation status of audit recommendations and escalate delays or recurring issues through established governance mechanisms.
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Support preparation of periodic updates for Senior Management and Audit Committee meetings.
5. Investigations & Special Reviews
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Participate in special audits, management reviews, forensic assignments, and investigations involving:
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Fraud indicators.
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Control breakdowns.
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Revenue leakages.
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Cost escalations.
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Governance failures.
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Regulatory non-compliances.
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Gather, analyze, and document evidence in accordance with professional standards.
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Support management in identifying corrective and preventive actions.
6. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership
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Build trusted relationships with Process Owners, Functional Heads, Unit Leadership Teams.
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Facilitate constructive discussions during audits while maintaining independence and objectivity.
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Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights on risk mitigation, governance enhancement, and control strengthening.
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Regularly engage with business stakeholders to understand emerging risks, strategic initiatives, and operational challenges.
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Promote a positive audit culture and reinforce the philosophy of Internal Audit as a value-adding business partner.
7. Technology, Data Analytics & Digital Assurance
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Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to improve audit coverage and effectiveness.
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Perform data-driven reviews across sales, logistics, procurement, finance, manufacturing, and other key processes.
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Support implementation and usage of audit management systems, GRC platforms, continuous control monitoring tools, AI-enabled audit solutions, and automation initiatives.
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Provide assurance over digital transformation programs, information technology controls, cyber security risks, and data governance frameworks.
8. Capability Building & Continuous Improvement
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Continuously enhance knowledge of business processes, industry practices, emerging risks, technology trends, and regulatory developments.
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Demonstrate design thinking and innovative approaches in audit execution.
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Contribute to standardization of audit methodologies, templates, and reporting frameworks.
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Ensure high-quality workpapers, documentation, and stakeholder-ready communication.
Collaborate across audit teams to strengthen functional expertise and business understanding.
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Educational Qualifications
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Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (CMA) / MBA (Finance) / Engineering with relevant audit experience.