Leads risk-based internal audits across manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, finance, HR, IT, and commercial processes. Evaluates controls, compliance, operational efficiency, and fraud risks; develops audit programs and recommendations; monitors remediation; supports enterprise risk management; uses data analytics for continuous auditing; and presents findings to senior management and audit committees. Requires extensive internal audit or finance experience, including significant manufacturing exposure.
Internal Audit Planning & Execution :
- Conduct risk-based internal audits covering manufacturing operations, procurement, stores, logistics, projects, finance, HR, IT, and commercial processes.
- Develop audit programs, testing methodologies, and audit schedules in alignment with the annual audit plan.
- Execute operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across factory and corporate functions.
- Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses.
- Prepare audit observations, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations.
Manufacturing & Operational Audits
- Review production planning, manufacturing processes, yield management, scrap control, inventory management, and asset utilization.
- Audit solar cell and module manufacturing operations to assess process efficiency, material consumption, wastage controls, and productivity measures.
- Evaluate maintenance practices, spare parts management, plant reliability, and shutdown controls.
- Review adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.
Procurement, Supply Chain & Contract Audits
- Audit procurement processes, vendor selection, tendering, purchase orders, and contract management activities.
- Review supplier payments, inventory controls, logistics operations, and warehouse management processes.
- Assess compliance with procurement policies and delegation of authority (DOA) frameworks.
- Identify risks related to supplier management, inventory losses, and commercial leakages.
Financial & Compliance Audits
- Verify compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Review financial controls related to revenue, expenditure, capex, fixed assets, and working capital management.
- Support investigations into fraud, irregularities, policy violations, and whistleblower complaints where required.
- Ensure compliance with GST, Companies Act provisions, environmental regulations, and other applicable laws
Risk Management & Governance
- Assist in enterprise risk assessments and identification of emerging business risks.
- Evaluate risk mitigation measures and control frameworks across operational and financial processes.
- Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and closure of audit observations.
- Present audit findings and risk reports to senior management and audit committees as required
Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Leverage data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and control exceptions.
- Develop continuous auditing and monitoring mechanisms for critical business processes.
- Benchmark industry best practices and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with Plant Head, Functional Heads, Finance, SCM, Projects, and Corporate teams to drive audit objectives.
- Provide advisory support on process improvements, controls, and governance matters.
- Facilitate discussions with external auditors and regulatory authorities during reviews and inspections.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (CMA) / MBA (Finance) / Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent will be preferred.
Experience
10–15 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, or Controls.
Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing industries, preferably in solar, renewable energy, electronics, semiconductors, engineering, or process industries.
Experience in conducting operational audits within large manufacturing facilities is highly desirable.
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