Audit Manager (Manufacturing | FMCG)

The Audit Manager is responsible for leading the company's internal audit, risk management, and compliance functions across manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, sales, distribution, and corporate operations. The role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls, operational efficiency, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance practices. The successful candidate will provide independent assurance and strategic recommendations to Executive Management and the Board while helping the organization identify and mitigate operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Audit Management

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, sales operations, and corporate functions.
• Lead end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow-up reviews.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and operating procedures.
• Ensure audit activities are conducted in accordance with professional standards and company objectives.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and verify closure of audit findings.

Operational and Manufacturing Audits

• Conduct audits of manufacturing processes, inventory management, procurement, production planning, logistics, and distribution activities.
• Assess inventory controls, raw material utilization, production efficiencies, wastage management, and asset safeguarding practices.
• Review operational workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Evaluate compliance with established manufacturing procedures and operational standards.

Financial and Compliance Audits

• Review financial transactions, accounting processes, and financial reporting controls to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, tax regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Monitor adherence to corporate governance standards and ethical business practices.

Risk Management and Governance

• Identify, assess, and monitor operational, financial, compliance, strategic, and reputational risks.
• Develop risk assessment frameworks and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance to department heads regarding internal controls and risk management best practices.
• Support management in strengthening governance structures and accountability mechanisms throughout the organization.

Reporting and Leadership

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, risk exposures, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present audit results, risk assessments, and compliance updates to Executive Management and the Board.
• Track and report key audit metrics and risk indicators.
• Lead, mentor, and develop audit personnel to ensure high standards of performance and professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across audit, compliance, and risk management functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or Internal Controls.
• Preferably with experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food and beverage, consumer goods, or industrial organizations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory controls, supply chain processes, and financial controls.
• Experience presenting audit findings to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, corporate governance principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, analytical, investigation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation capabilities.