Position: Internal Auditor
Industry: Textile Manufacturing
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Experience: 8–10 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) / CA Intermediate
Travel Requirement: Frequent travel to manufacturing units located in Bhopal, Silvassa, and Hosur.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role involves conducting operational, financial, compliance, and process audits, identifying control gaps, recommending improvements, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate should possess strong auditing expertise within a manufacturing environment and be comfortable working across multiple locations and functions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across corporate and manufacturing locations.
• Conduct operational, financial, process, inventory, procurement, production, and compliance audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and risk mitigation.
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential areas of financial or operational risk.
• Review compliance with internal policies, SOPs, and management directives.

Financial & Compliance Audits

• Verify accounting records, financial transactions, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to applicable statutory regulations, taxation requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support management during statutory and internal audit reviews.

Manufacturing & Operational Audits

• Conduct audits of production processes, inventory management, stores, procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Review inventory controls, stock verification procedures, and material movement processes.
• Evaluate cost-control measures and identify opportunities for operational efficiency improvements.
• Monitor adherence to production and quality control processes.

Reporting & Corrective Actions

• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting observations, risks, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present audit findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Track implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from audit observations.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and assess closure effectiveness.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Support the development and implementation of audit frameworks, SOPs, and control mechanisms.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across all units.

Multi-Location Audit Coordination

• Conduct periodic audits at manufacturing facilities in Bhopal, Silvassa, and Hosur.
• Ensure consistency in audit practices and compliance standards across all locations.
• Coordinate with plant heads, finance teams, stores personnel, and functional leaders during audits.

Educational Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred
• CA Intermediate with relevant manufacturing/internal audit experience may also be considered.
• Additional certifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Cost Audit, or Fraud Examination will be an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Financial Controls.
• Prior experience in Manufacturing, Textile, Industrial, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, or Process Industries preferred.
• Experience in auditing multi-location manufacturing operations is highly desirable.
• Exposure to inventory audits, operational audits, procurement audits, and process reviews.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Internal Audit Planning and Execution
• Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation
• Financial and Operational Auditing
• Inventory and Stores Audit
• Manufacturing Process Audit
• Compliance and Regulatory Review
• SOP and Process Evaluation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Report Writing and Documentation
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar platforms)
• Advanced MS Excel and Data Analysis

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Integrity and professional ethics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments
• Strong presentation and reporting capabilities
• Willingness to travel extensively across manufacturing locations
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

• Textile Manufacturing
• Foam & Polymer Manufacturing
• FMCG Manufacturing
• Packaging Industry
• Consumer Durables Manufacturing
• Process Industries

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance and audit professional to contribute to organizational governance, operational excellence, and risk management across a multi-location manufacturing setup.

Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans across corporate and manufacturing locations.
• Conduct operational, financial, process, inventory, procurement, production, and compliance audits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and risk mitigation.
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential areas of financial or operational risk.
• Review compliance with internal policies, SOPs, and management directives.

Financial & Compliance Audits

• Verify accounting records, financial transactions, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to applicable statutory regulations, taxation requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support management during statutory and internal audit reviews.

Manufacturing & Operational Audits

• Conduct audits of production processes, inventory management, stores, procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations.
• Review inventory controls, stock verification procedures, and material movement processes.
• Evaluate cost-control measures and identify opportunities for operational efficiency improvements.
• Monitor adherence to production and quality control processes.

Reporting & Corrective Actions

• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting observations, risks, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present audit findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Track implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from audit observations.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and assess closure effectiveness.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Support the development and implementation of audit frameworks, SOPs, and control mechanisms.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across all units.

Multi-Location Audit Coordination

• Conduct periodic audits at manufacturing facilities in Bhopal, Silvassa, and Hosur.
• Ensure consistency in audit practices and compliance standards across all locations.
• Coordinate with plant heads, finance teams, stores personnel, and functional leaders during audits.