Senior Manager - Corporate Audit - CA

Senior Manager - Corporate Audit

Description:

Experience: 2 to 10 Years (Automobile Industry experience preferred)
Location: Thane, Maharashtra (On-site)
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Manager Corporate Audit for an esteemed client in the Automobile sector. This role is responsible for the end-to-end orchestration of the internal audit lifecycle, from risk-based planning to executive reporting. You will lead complex audit assignments, oversee co-sourced audit partners, and ensure the integrity of business processes through rigorous data analytics and SOX compliance. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker capable of challenging the status quo, managing diverse stakeholders, and presenting critical risk findings directly to the Audit Committee.
Key Responsibilities:
Annual Audit Planning & Risk Assessment:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive annual audit plan based on a thorough risk assessment of business units.
- Collaborate with senior management to identify potential high-risk audit areas and emerging threats.
Audit Execution & Resource Management:
- Lead the execution of audit assignments within scheduled timelines, ensuring the efficient use of resources.
- Oversee audit work for subsidiaries and manage relationships with co-sourced audit partners.
Data-Driven Reporting:
- Leverage advanced data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and process gaps, ensuring high accuracy in findings.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports for the Lead Auditor and present final results to the Audit Committee.
Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure strict adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance, Anti-fraud programs, and internal control frameworks.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management:
- Build professional alliances with business unit heads to seek support for audit activities and highlight risk mitigation plans.
- Act as a consultant to the business, offering professional guidance on process improvements and internal controls.
Continuous Improvement & People Development:
- Monitor the implementation of "Agreed Plans of Action" (APAs) to ensure audit recommendations are sustained.
- Mentor and train the audit team to foster a culture of agility, ownership, and technical excellence.
Required Technical Skills:
- Audit Frameworks: Expert knowledge of Internal Audit standards, COSO Framework, and Risk-Based Auditing (RBA).
- Industry Context: Deep understanding of Automobile Industry operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Dealer Management).
- System Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SAP (ERP) and audit software for data extraction and analysis.
- Compliance Mastery: Strong grasp of SOX compliance, Anti-fraud programs, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
- Certifications: CA/MBA is mandatory; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CISA is highly preferred.
Technical & Behavioral Stack:
- Audit Tools: SAP, ACL/Galileo (Data Analytics), MS Office Suite.
- Methodologies: Agile Auditing, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Process Mapping.
- Competencies: Agility, Empowering Leadership, Tenacity, and Passion for Stakeholder Alignment.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Proven track record in a Tier-1 CA firm or a large corporate house (Automobile/Manufacturing).
- Experience in conducting audits for international subsidiaries or diverse geographical units.
- Ability to handle "Night Shift" coordination if required for global stakeholder interactions (though primarily Thane-based).