Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans in coordination with external/internal auditors.
- Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Coordinate with external audit firms, ensuring timely planning, data availability, and quality of audit assignments.
- Liaise with functional heads (Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, etc.) to facilitate audits and drive closure of audit observations.
- Maintain a centralized audit tracker, monitor corrective actions, and escalate critical overdue issues.
- Support enterprise risk management by identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational, financial, and compliance risks.
- Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, recommend process improvements, and drive governance and control enhancements.




- Prepare Audit Committee reports covering audit status, key findings, open observations, risk exposures, and compliance updates.

Qualification

- CA / CMA / MBA (Finance).
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is preferred.

Experience & Skills

- 6–12 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Controls, or Assurance.
- Experience in manufacturing (FMCG, Footwear, Apparel, or Consumer Products preferred).
- Hands-on experience managing Big 4/external audit firms and interacting with Audit Committees.
- Robust exposure to SAP and enterprise control frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, project coordination, leadership, influencing, and regulatory compliance skills.

📌 Lead Internal Auditor (Chennai)
🏢 Walkaroo International Private
📍 Chennai