Internal Audit Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join a global audit team, conducting audits across various business areas. This role involves assessing risks, evaluating controls, and supporting enterprise risk management to help ensure effective and secure operations. The position requires significant travel for on-site audit activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform internal audit engagements across multiple business verticals.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate internal financial controls.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Review and test IT general controls, security controls, SAP configuration, and automated controls.
• Carry out investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing subjects, and preparing detailed audit reports while maintaining confidentiality.
• Present audit findings and recommendations clearly to management and staff at all levels.
• Travel approximately 40-50% of the time for on-site audits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant internal audit experience, preferably in the pharmaceuticals industry.
• Strong academic record with consistently high performance throughout education.
• Professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, MBA (Finance/IT/CS), Certified Internal Auditor, IRM Level 1 or 2, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP, ISO/IEC 27001, Data Privacy certifications, SAP certification, or related credentials.
• In-depth knowledge of internal control processes, risk management, accounting standards, and direct/indirect taxes.
• Working knowledge of SAP, including data extraction, configuration controls, user authorization concepts, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Experience auditing manufacturing functions including procurement, material management, production, sales & distribution, and IT.
• Proficiency in IT audit areas such as operating system controls, database controls, change management, data backup, network/firewall security, data leakage prevention, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and anti-virus controls.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills with familiarity in tools like Python, SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and QlikView.
• Ability to apply supervised and unsupervised algorithms, time-series analysis, and process mining techniques.
• Expertise in conducting independent, unbiased investigations using investigation tools while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high integrity, and strong interpersonal and relationship-management abilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively (40-50% of the role).