Assistant Audit Manager- Automotive

Job Purpose

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of annual risk based internal audit plan, by providing key input through identification and evaluation of the organization’s audit risk areas.
• Ensure all activities within the audit function are performed in alignment with IPPF standards and / or best practices.
• Prepare detailed audit plan for the assigned area, based on the annual plan and ensure implementation and end to end management of assigned audits on getting it approved by the Audit Manager.
• Communicate assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
• Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control environment and compliance with ATG’s policies and procedures. Identify and clearly define value-add audit issues and root causes, recommend improved internal controls and business processes, and ensure that corrective action plans are developed, monitored and implemented.
• Lead and manage a team of auditors and external consultants, as necessary.
• Support the field auditors in planning and executing the audit reviews as per the plan and within the defined budget and in accordance with defined audit methodology. Assist in reviewing the risk and control matrix, analyze findings and the supporting documents procured in support of the issues raised to prepare an accurate and complete report.
• Review the list of the issues received from the field auditors and assess if any other area or related activities are required to be looked into so as to ensure that all aspects of the business / process has been covered and the results reflect the true picture of the risk and control environment.
• Receive the response on the draft report from the concerned company, examine the same along with the Audit Manager and discuss with the client to reconcile the difference, if any.
• Ensure end to end process reviews are conducted in a timely manner, collate and consolidate observations, finalize the draft audit report with the Operational / Functional team and present the report to the Audit management for their review. Assist the Audit Management in finalizing the executive summary.
• Conduct special reviews to thoroughly investigate the critical segment of the business, identify the weaker and problem areas and recommend measures for effective control.
• Provide periodical updates to Audit Manager on the status of the internal audit plan, audit engagements, utilization level of audit team members, budget v/s actual efforts and other key information necessary to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the annual internal audit plan.
• Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developed for higher level roles.

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• CIA qualification is an advantage.
• CA, CPA or ACCA with a Post Graduate Degree.
• Years of Experience
• A minimum of at least 6-7 years audit experience is required as well as one or more relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, CA, ACCA).

Automotive Industry Experience

• Experience in internal audits or reviews within the automotive industry or related sectors.
• Exposure to process, commercial and operational audits supporting sales, pricing, and revenue‑related processes.
• Experience reviewing controls over assets and inventory‑related processes in large or distributed operations.
• Familiarity with post‑sales or service‑related processes and associated control environments.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior operational, finance, and business leaders in customer‑facing organizations.