Senior - Internal Auditor

Executes financial and operational audits and monitors compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations. Analyzes processes with a diverse scope to determine their efficiency and effectiveness, and evaluates related controls. Prepares audit reports with recommendations to strengthen and improve the control environment. Contributes to the implementation of new financial processes and standards with a moderate impact on department results. Communicates with internal and external parties, including external auditors and regulatory bodies, to provide information and support, requiring explanation and engagement.

THE OPPORTUNITY: P15: Internal auditor at ABC (Avantor Business Center), Pune. This position will assist the Director/ Manager Internal Audit with establishing timetables, tracking metrics, managing outstanding issues, and scheduling and hosting walkthrough meetings.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Multiple stakeholders connect, drive global internal audit processes, continuously promoting progressive audit strategies, audit of existing ABC processes.

• Draft process documentation, working papers, and audit reports that are clear, concise, and provide a balanced view of risk and the work performed.

• Perform audit fieldwork including control testing and documentation of test results.

• Communicate audit issues and advise on remediation action plans.

• Support the performance of SOX, Financial and Compliance

• Regarding the process of compliance for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) e.g., prepare process documentation, evaluate controls design, and perform control testing-Manual and Automated.

• Evaluate and test SOX controls related to key manufacturing processes such as P2P, O2C, R2R, Inventory controls etc.

• During testing of Controls, identify deficiencies and process improvements and communicate to relevant process owners and leadership.

• Draft Audit findings and conduct meetings with Management.

• Contribute ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company.

CERTIFICATIONS: Chartered Accountant

EXPERIENCE:

• 6-8 years of experience in a similar field or internal audit of shared service centers or Big 4.

• Experience in the Manufacturing and Distribution industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of SOX is mandatory.

• Knowledge of SAP is preferred

THOSE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to manage other resources.

· Able to adapt to a high growth, rapidly evolving environment.

· Manage audits of the Shared Service locations in supporting the annual audit plan

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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