Overview:

The Internal Audit Manager will play a key role in driving the company's internal audit, risk, and compliance initiatives across its manufacturing sites and overseas entities. This role focuses on ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across production facilities in various countries (USA, India, Turkey, Brazil, etc.) The incumbent will work closely with the Group Internal Audit Director, Finance, and Operations teams to identify process risks, improve control systems, and enhance global governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal audit plans focused on manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, finance, and compliance operations.
• Conduct on-site audits at manufacturing plants to assess production controls, inventory management, cost accounting, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate compliance with corporate policies, local regulations, and international standards.
• Identify control gaps, recommend improvements, and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
• Support the Group Internal Audit Director in reporting key audit findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with local finance and operations teams to strengthen internal control and risk awareness across sites.
• Participate in special reviews related to fraud, inventory loss, procurement irregularities, or production deviations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies for statutory and compliance audits.
• Leverage ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL) for audit testing and trend analysis.
• Promote a strong culture of integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement within all manufacturing locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
• CPA, CIA, CA, or CISA certification preferred.
• 8+ years of internal audit or financial control experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost control, production processes, inventory management, and cross-border compliance.
• Hands-on experience with multi-site audits or regional audit coordination.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with ability to present findings clearly to management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and audit analytics tools.
• Willingness to travel internationally to conduct site audits and coordinate with regional teams.