Internal Audit Manager (Pharmaceutical Sector)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead our internal audit function. In this role, you will design, execute, and oversee risk-based audit plans across our commercial, financial, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with deep knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, supply chain controls, and operational frameworks. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring corporate governance, protecting company assets, and championing continuous process improvement. Collaborating with Co-sourced Audit Teams

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Strategy Planning

?Risk-Based Planning: Develop and execute the annual, risk-based corporate internal audit plan targeting high-impact operational, financial, and IT areas.?

?Scoping Methodology: Define the scope, objective, and field methodologies for individual audit assignments in line with IIA standards.

?Resource Management: Allocate budget, track timelines, and manage internal or co-sourced audit teams during engagements.?

2. Operational Compliance

?Operations Audit: Evaluate critical process controls across specialized pharmaceutical environments, including manufacturing sites, RD labs, third-party contract manufacturers (CMOs), and distribution depots.

3. Financial Internal Controls

?IFC Compliance: Lead the testing and validation of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and local corporate governance frameworks.

?SAP IT Systems: Audit digital controls, workflow logic, and data configurations built inside systems like SAP Enterprise Software.

?Fraud Prevention: Design forensic audit programs to actively look for anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and compliance fraud gaps.

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Reporting Stakeholder Management

?Clear Documentation: Synthesize complicated operational gaps into transparent, concise, and professional audit reports.

?Actionable Recommendations: Deliver business-centric remediation recommendations using structured frameworks?

?CAPA Tracking: Collaborate with regional leaders to track the implementation and long-term validity of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).?

Required Qualifications Skills

Education Certifications

?Degree:? CA

?Mandatory Credentials: Must hold at least one key professional credential, such as:

oCertified Internal Auditor (CIA) from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

oCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA).

oCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) for data and systems focus.

Experience

?Professional Tenure: 5 to 10 years of overall internal auditing or public accounting experience.

?Industry Focus: Minimum of 3 years of direct exposure to the pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or related manufacturing fields.

?System Exposure: Hands-on technical experience evaluating processes within SAP ERP modules.

Core Competencies

?Deep understanding of COSO risk management frameworks and financial internal control criteria.

?Advanced knowledge of data analysis software (e.g., ACL, Idea, Power BI, or advanced Excel).

?Strong interpersonal skills to manage sensitive discussions with site heads and executive boards.

?Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (typically 20% to 40%) to audit physical manufacturing locations.

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📌 Manager Internal Audit (Telangana)
🏢 Hetero
📍 Telangana