About this role
Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit Planning & Execution
- Conduct risk-based internal audits covering manufacturing operations, procurement, stores, logistics, projects, finance, HR, IT, and commercial processes.
- Develop audit programs, testing methodologies, and audit schedules in alignment with the annual audit plan.
- Execute operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across factory and corporate functions.
- Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses.
- Prepare audit observations, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations.
Manufacturing & Operational Audits
- Review production planning, manufacturing processes, yield management, scrap control, inventory management, and asset utilization.
- Audit solar cell and module manufacturing operations to assess process efficiency, material consumption, wastage controls, and productivity measures.
- Evaluate maintenance practices, spare parts management, plant reliability, and shutdown controls.
- Review adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.
Procurement, Supply Chain & Contract Audits
- Audit procurement processes, vendor selection, tendering, purchase orders, and contract management activities.
- Review supplier payments, inventory controls, logistics operations, and warehouse management processes.
- Assess compliance with procurement policies and delegation of authority (DOA) frameworks.
- Identify risks related to supplier management, inventory losses, and commercial leakages.
Financial & Compliance Audits
- Verify compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Review financial controls related to revenue, expenditure, capex, fixed assets, and working capital management.
- Support investigations into fraud, irregularities, policy violations, and whistleblower complaints where required.
- Ensure compliance with GST, Companies Act provisions, environmental regulations, and other applicable laws.
Risk Management & Governance
- Assist in enterprise risk assessments and identification of emerging business risks.
- Evaluate risk mitigation measures and control frameworks across operational and financial processes.
- Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and closure of audit observations.
- Present audit findings and risk reports to senior management and audit committees as required.
Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Leverage data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and control exceptions.
- Develop continuous auditing and monitoring mechanisms for critical business processes.
- Benchmark industry best practices and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with Plant Head, Functional Heads, Finance, SCM, Projects, and Corporate teams to drive audit objectives.
- Provide advisory support on process improvements, controls, and governance matters.
- Facilitate discussions with external auditors and regulatory authorities during reviews and inspections.
Key Deliverables
- Completion of annual audit plan within agreed timelines.
- Timely issuance of audit reports and management action plans.
- Closure and tracking of audit observations.
- Reduction in control gaps, process leakages, and compliance risks.
- Strengthening of governance and risk management frameworks.
Educational Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience
- 8–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, or Controls.
- Experience in conducting operational audits within large manufacturing facilities is highly desirable.