Deputy Manager Finance, Internal Audits

Position: Deputy Manager Finance, Internal Audits

Company: Listed manufacturing company

Location: Barbil, Odisha

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-audit and post-audit of Purchase Orders (PO), Work Orders (WO), and Invoicesreviewing all key documents (quotations, NFAs, DOFP, cost sheets, etc.) and ensuring statutory compliance.
• Execute internal audit fieldwork independently across plant functions such as Finance, Production, PPC, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Purchase & Payables.
• Maintain and monitor Risk Control Matrices (RCM) across processes.
• Analyze data and operational metrics to assess risk, identify red flags, and suggest process improvements.
• Prepare audit reports, discuss findings with stakeholders, and track closure of open issues with regular follow-ups.
• Participate in special audits, vigilance assignments, and fraud detection exercises.
• Support HODs in reviews, presentations for Audit Committee, and preparation of Action Taken Reports.
• Ensure final audit reports reflect agreed recommendations and adequate supporting evidence.
• Contribute to strengthening SOPs, company policies, SAP controls, and delegation of powers.
• Provide timely updates for internal MIS and maintain daily validation logs.
• Willingness to travel as per business requirements.

Qualifications/ competencies:

• Education: MBA / ICWA/ ICWA Inter / CA Inter
• 57 years of experience in internal audits at plant sites (preferably in the Manufacturing / Steel industry)
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
• Sound understanding of audit practices, statutory compliance, and internal controls
• Proficiency in SAP and audit tools
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams