Internal auditor

Location: Pune, India

## **The Opportunity:**

Works independently under close supervision, responsible for assisting in the execution of financial and operational audits. Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, regulations. Analyze complex processes and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and related controls. Prepare audit reports detailing recommendations to strengthen and improve the control environment. Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, regulations.

The Internal Auditor will support the Director/Manager, Internal Audit in executing global audit activities, managing audit timelines, tracking action items, coordinating stakeholder communications, and supporting SOX, financial, operational, and compliance audits.

• **Business Title:** Internal Auditor
• **Location:** Pune
• **Work Model:** Hybrid (subject to business requirements)
• **Working Hours:** Primarily UK shift (subject to business needs)

### **Key Responsibilities:**

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to execute global internal audits and drive continuous process improvements.
• Perform audit fieldwork, including control testing, documentation, and evaluation of risks and controls.
• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, workpapers, findings, and reports.
• Support SOX, financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Conduct SOX control testing, including manual and automated controls within SAP.
• Evaluate key processes such as P2P, O2C, R2R, Inventory, and Manufacturing controls.
• Communicate audit observations, recommend remediation actions, and engage with management on audit findings.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support audits of Shared Service Center operations.

### **Qualifications**

• CA / CA Finalist.
• Internal Audit certification preferred.

### **Mandatory Requirements**

• Strong SOX testing knowledge.
• Experience with SAP.

### Experience

• 3-5 years of Internal Audit, SOX, or Risk Advisory experience.
• Big 4 or Shared Service Center experience preferred.
• Manufacturing and Distribution industry experience desirable.

### Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Capable of managing multiple audits and stakeholder relationships effectively.

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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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