Role Purpose
The role is responsible for strengthening the internal control environment, conducting risk-based audits, coordinating quarterly and process audits with Internal audit firm., monitoring closure of audit observations, maintaining SOP repositories, and ensuring governance and compliance across all departments and manufacturing operations of ACL.
Key roles & Responsibilities:
1. Audit Facilitation:
o Coordinating and supporting the internal audit team to conduct audits as per the annual audit plan.
o Ensuring audit schedules are followed and facilitating the necessary access to data and personnel.
2. Analytical Reviews:
o Conducting Cost-Benefit Analysis to weigh expenses against benefits for informed decision making.
o Performing Budget Variance Analysis to compare actual spending against budgeted figures.
o Carrying out Root Cause Analysis to identify underlying causes of issues or variances.
Risk Management: o Identifying control gaps in current processes, assessing potential risks, and drafting a Risk Control Matrix (RCM) to track and mitigate risks effectively.
Functional Audits: Performing audits across various departments and functions, including:
▪ Dealer Marketing Audit – reviewing compliance and performance in dealer/marketing activities.
▪ Branding Audit – ensuring brand-related activities align with company policies.
▪ Purchase Audit – verifying purchasing practices and procurement controls.
▪ HR Audit – examining human resources policies and practices for compliance and efficiency.
▪ Finance Audit – assessing financial transactions and controls.
▪ Systems & Process Audit – evaluating the robustness and efficiency of operational systems.
▪ Manufacturing Audit – focusing on production efficiency and compliance.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):
o Reviewing and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize processes and promote best practices.
Audit Planning & Reporting:
o Creating the Annual Audit Plan based on identified risk areas and organizational needs.
o Conducting MIS Reviews to assess information systems and reports for accuracy and reliability.
o Preparing Management Reports to summarize findings, observations, and recommendations from audits.
o Using Data Analysis to interpret findings and support recommendations.
Live Data Tracking:
o Tracking relevant data on a real-time basis using Google Sheets & Forms for quick access and reporting.
These responsibilities require strong analytical skills, familiarity with auditing practices, risk management, and proficiency in data management tools, especially Google Sheets for live tracking and MIS preparation.