Position Title: Specialist Risk & Enterprise Governance

Location: Hyderabad

Experience Level: 57 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory; CRMA / CIA preferred

Industry Focus: FMCG / Manufacturing / Pharma

Work Arrangement: On-site (General Shift) | Up to 20% Pan-India Travel

Team Structure: Individual Contributor role (working closely with a team of 3)

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Chartered Accountant to join our team as Specialist – Risk & Enterprise Governance. In this role, you will steer Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) initiatives, evaluate internal controls, and execute data-driven operational audits across our plant operations, warehouses, and procurement functions.

You will translate operational data into predictive risk insights, maintain governance frameworks aligned with international standards (COSO / ISO 31000), and collaborate closely with leadership to foster a risk-aware organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Risk Assessment & Internal Audit

- Conduct plant/site visits to evaluate physical operational environments, workflows, and control effectiveness.
- Identify operational risks, control gaps, process bottlenecks, and areas of non-compliance across key functions, including Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Manufacturing.
- Evaluate the design and execution of internal controls, recommending risk-mitigation measures and actionable process improvements.

2. Data Analytics, KRI Dashboards & SAP Integration

- Extract, clean, and analyze operational datasets directly from SAP to detect compliance deviations, cost leaks, and process inefficiencies.
- Design, build, and track enterprise-wide Key Risk Indicator (KRI) dashboards using data visualization and analytics tools.
- Leverage analytics for root-cause analysis, trend forecasting, and early-warning risk detection.

3.



ERM Framework & Governance

- Enhance and maintain enterprise risk policies, stress-testing frameworks, and scenario analysis models aligned with COSO and ISO 31000 standards.
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify and monitor emerging threats (regulatory, geopolitical, cyber, ESG).
- Facilitate cross-functional risk workshops and present risk heatmaps to department heads and executive management.

4. Vendor Risk & Business Continuity

- Assess third-party vendor risks, establishing risk monitoring standards for key suppliers and partners.
- Contribute to Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing across operational units.
- Monitor and optimize corporate insurance policies, tracking metrics and claims data to ensure cost-effective risk coverage.

Key Requirements & Qualifications Education & Certifications

- Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), or equivalent certifications.

Experience & Technical Skills

- 5 to 7 years of core experience in Internal Audit, Operational Risk Assessment, and ERM execution.
- Proven track record in Manufacturing, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical sectors (plant audit experience preferred).
- Hands-on proficiency in SAP data extraction and data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, SQL, or Python/R).
- Deep technical understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000, IIA Standards).

Behavioral & Skilled Competencies

- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical risk concepts clearly to non-finance operational leaders.
- High analytical acumen and sharp attention to detail.
- Proactive, self-driven approach suitable for an Individual Contributor operating in a agile 3-member team environment.
- Willingness to travel (up to 20%) to various manufacturing plants and operational sites across India.

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