Audit Executive

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Experience: 2+ yrs

Location: Bangalore, Mumbai

As a Audit Executive, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive internal audit programs that assess operational, process, and compliance risks within the pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, and retail sectors. Leveraging 2+ years of audit experience, you will conduct detailed fieldwork, analyze data, and provide actionable recommendations to improve controls and regulatory adherence. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies, recommending automation and governance improvements, and ensuring audit findings are communicated effectively to senior management. You will also monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, track corrective actions, and maintain audit documentation in alignment with industry best practices and internal standards.

Requirements

• Plan and execute internal, operational, and process audits across pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, and retail environments.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, and audit programs in accordance with audit methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct fieldwork, gather evidence, perform testing, and evaluate controls to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with business units to understand operational processes, collect documentation, and verify compliance with policies and regulations.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports that outline findings, risk impacts, and action plans, and present results to senior management and stakeholders.
• Follow up on audit recommendations, track the status of corrective actions, and confirm their effectiveness.
• Maintain audit trail documentation, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and confidentiality of audit records.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare, pharmaceutical, and retail regulations, incorporating relevant updates into audit procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to refine audit tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Support the development of audit training programs for internal audit staff and business partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Pharmacy, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of internal audit experience in pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare, or retail.
• Strong knowledge of audit frameworks such as COSO, ISO, and regulatory standards applicable to the pharma and retail sectors.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify root causes of control weaknesses.
• Proficiency in audit management software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate audits findings clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of managing multiple audit engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining audit integrity and confidentiality.
• Continuous learning mindset with a willingness to adapt to evolving industry regulations and technologies.
• Ability to travel regionally between Bangalore, Mumbai, and other key operational locations as required.