Manager - Internal Auditor

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Manager - Internal Audit located in Chennai location.

The role of the Internal Audit Manager is to plan and execute audit projects defined in our annual audit plan.  We operate as a global team, so these projects may cover sites within the India region, other international locations or corporate functions, and may cover any aspect of the Company’s operations such as Finance, Health & Safety, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Security, HR, etc.

The role of a given project may vary with the size and complexity of the project. In some cases, the Internal Audit Manager will lead the project; in other cases, they will be team members responsible for specific areas of scope. In every case the work will involve following our systematic, disciplined approach to understand the business, evaluate risks, perform audit procedures in compliance with professional standards, and document and communicate the results of our work through workpapers, written reports and verbal presentations. 

This position presents an opportunity for a professional to expand their knowledge of company’s global business across a range of functions and locations, build a global network, interact directly with senior management and develop their risk & control mindset. This position also presents a great learning opportunity considering the various industries and spread of factories across various regions. We look for the candidate to bring a solid understanding of operational processes, disciplined and critical thinking, natural curiosity about the business, excellent communication skills and an eagerness to learn and add value to company.

Reports to the Director, and the role involves,

What a typical day looks like:

The Internal Audit Manager will

• Through discussion with stakeholders and other research, develop a knowledge of the business and any relevant compliance requirements.

• Plan and schedule audit projects, aligning with the audit team and stakeholders.

• Use a systematic and disciplined method to assess risk and key controls for each audit, develop the scope based on that risk assessment and leveraging data analytics, and develop and perform appropriate audit procedures to validate whether those risks are being managed.

• Meet the Audit Teams key performance indicators such as Report Turn Around Time, opportunities for cash savings to the Company.

• Use data analysis techniques to help identify issues and support findings with appropriate evidence.

• Communicate effectively within the team and with Management, including presenting the conclusions of their work, listening to other points of view and influencing Management to take effective action where needed.

• Be agile in their approach, willing to adapt quickly to assist others and ensure the overall success of the project.

• Interact as required with external auditors and co-sourcing auditors.

• Stay abreast of relevant laws, relevant accounting principles and pronouncements / other regulatory issues that impact corporate governance and control.  Identify emerging risks that will impact the company.

• Supervise and review the work of more junior staff within each audit project.

• Complete the project or assigned work on time and within budget.

• Thrive in a global team, working with others with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Have the ability to travel both domestically and internationally as per project requirements.

• Add value to the company by having regular communications with relevant stakeholders to provide insights.  Prepare and deliver training to various audiences in the company as required.

• Participate or lead other ad hoc or non-audit projects as required to support different initiatives in the organization.

• Assist the Director to coach and develop the audit team members. 

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification working experience across internal audit, internal controls, governance, risk management practices.  Prior working experience in MNC or US manufacturing companies and Big 4 audit or consulting background are desirable.

• Able to identify and assess complex risks and controls and relate them to the wider business environment. Aware of changes in emerging risks, regulatory requirements. 

• Strong analytical skills combined with critical, creating thinking and solutions, influencing, negotiation and report writing skills.

• Good knowledge and skills on IT and data literacy.

• Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively.

• Strong written and verbal skills in English.

• Ability to travel and flexibility to cater to different time zones depending upon the project.

• Professional certifications such as CA, CIA, CFE, ACCA or equivalent is preferred  

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance

• PTO

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