Role & responsibilities

Job Description:

Designation: Head of Internal Audit (GM/Sr.GM Level)

Experience: 1520 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance.

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) is typically mandatory. Additional certifications like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CISA are highly preferred.

Location: Primarily Hyderabad (Hetero’s headquarters).

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute an annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with global standards and corporate objectives.

Operational & Plant Audits: Oversee end-to-end audits for manufacturing units, R&D; centres, and supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP and other pharma-specific regulations.

Subsidiary Audits – End to end responsibility for internal audits of domestic as well as foreign subsidiaries.

Governance & Internal Controls: Strengthen the Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and governance framework; ensure robust design and remediation of controls across the group.

Fraud & Risk Management: Lead enterprise risk assessments to identify operational, financial,



and compliance risks. Oversee the whistle-blower desk and lead fraud investigations.

Stakeholder Management: Act as a key advisor to the Audit Committee of the Board and the Group CFO; present audit findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Compliance Oversight: Monitor adherence to Ind AS, GST, Income Tax Act, FEMA, and international regulatory standards.

Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing global audit team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous process improvement.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

Pharma Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of pharmaceutical business processes, including manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.

Analytical Rigour: Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and audit technology (e.g., SAP, ACL) to enhance audit quality.

Ethical Leadership: Solid ethical judgment and the ability to evaluate complex business environments objectively

Interested Candidates kindly send me resumes to [email protected]

📌 We are hiring Internal Audit General Manager/Sr General Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Hetero
📍 Hyderabad