Key Responsibilities Internal Audit Planning & Execution • Conduct risk-based internal audits covering manufacturing operations, procurement, stores, logistics, projects, finance, HR, IT, and commercial processes. • Develop audit programs, testing methodologies, and audit schedules in alignment with the annual audit plan. • Execute operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across factory and corporate functions. • Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses. • Prepare audit observations, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations. Manufacturing & Operational Audits • Review production planning, manufacturing processes, yield management, scrap control, inventory management, and asset utilization. • Audit solar cell and module manufacturing operations to assess process efficiency, material consumption, wastage controls, and productivity measures. • Evaluate maintenance practices, spare parts management, plant reliability, and shutdown controls. • Review adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality systems, and manufacturing best practices. Procurement, Supply Chain & Contract Audits • Audit procurement processes, vendor selection, tendering, purchase orders, and contract management activities. • Review supplier payments, inventory controls, logistics operations, and warehouse management processes. • Assess compliance with procurement policies and delegation of authority (DOA) frameworks. • Identify risks related to supplier management, inventory losses, and commercial leakages. Financial & Compliance Audits • Verify compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory obligations. • Review financial controls related to revenue, expenditure, capex, fixed assets, and working capital management. • Support investigations into fraud, irregularities, policy violations, and whistleblower complaints where required. • Ensure compliance with GST, Companies Act provisions, environmental regulations, and other applicable laws. Risk Management & Governance • Assist in enterprise risk assessments and identification of emerging business risks. • Evaluate risk mitigation measures and control frameworks across operational and financial processes. • Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and closure of audit observations. • Present audit findings and risk reports to senior management and audit committees as required. Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement • Leverage data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and control exceptions. • Develop continuous auditing and monitoring mechanisms for critical business processes. • Benchmark industry best practices and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness. Stakeholder Management • Partner with Plant Head, Functional Heads, Finance, SCM, Projects, and Corporate teams to drive audit objectives. • Provide advisory support on process improvements, controls, and governance matters. • Facilitate discussions with external auditors and regulatory authorities during reviews and inspections. Key Deliverables • Completion of annual audit plan within agreed timelines. • Timely issuance of audit reports and management action plans. • Closure and tracking of audit observations. • Reduction in control gaps, process leakages, and compliance risks. • Strengthening of governance and risk management frameworks. Educational Qualifications • Chartered Accountant (CA) Experience • 8–10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, or Controls. • Experience in conducting operational audits within large manufacturing facilities is highly desirable.