Internal Audit Manager

Key Responsibilities: - Perform internal audit engagements across multiple verticals within the global internal audit department. - Conduct risk assessments, evaluate internal financial controls, and support enterprise risk management initiatives. - Review and test IT general controls, security controls, SAP configuration, and automated controls. - Carry out investigations, gather evidence, interview subjects, and prepare comprehensive audit reports while maintaining confidentiality. - Present audit observations and recommendations effectively to management and staff at all levels. - Travel approximately 40‑50% of the time for on‑site audit activities. What We're Looking For: - Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceuticals industry. - Strong academic background with consistently high performance throughout schooling and graduation. - 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 authorisation concepts, and GRC. - Experience auditing manufacturing functions (procurement, material management, production, sales & distribution, IT). - Proficiency in IT audit areas: 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 such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, QlikView, etc. - Ability to apply supervised and unsupervised algorithms, time‑series analysis, and process mining techniques. - Investigation expertise, including use of investigation tools, ability to conduct independent, unbiased investigations, and maintain secrecy of information. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high integrity, and strong interpersonal and relationship‑management abilities. - Willingness to travel extensively (40‑50% of the role).