Process Audit - Senior Manager Job in Kia India Private Limited

Position: Senior Manager Process Audit

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 13 to 16 years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager Process Audit to lead and elevate our internal audit function, with a strong focus on dealer operations and business process optimization. This role is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring policy and regulatory compliance, and mitigating business risks across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with a deep understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and process improvement particularly in the automobile or dealership sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy & Planning
• Develop and execute a robust annual audit plan aligned with corporate objectives and risk priorities.
• Define audit scope, methodologies, and timelines for dealer operations and core business processes.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, internal controls, and industry best practices.
• Audit Execution
• Lead and oversee end-to-end audits from planning and fieldwork to reporting and follow-up.
• Assess compliance with company policies, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation practices.
• Perform root-cause analysis and validate corrective actions across processes and dealerships.
• Risk Management & Process Improvement
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance risks in systems and dealer operations.
• Provide actionable recommendations to business stakeholders for process improvement.
• Drive long-term process standardization and control enhancement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and dealer networks to drive audit outcomes.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit issues and effective implementation of agreed action plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor for internal controls and risk governance.
• Performance Monitoring
• Track dealer and process performance using KPIs, customer satisfaction metrics, and brand compliance.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements and consistency in operational execution.
• Reporting & Communication
• Prepare and present detailed audit reports to senior management, highlighting key risks and business insights.
• Drive a culture of transparency, compliance, and accountability through clear communication and regular updates.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
• 13 to 16 years of post-qualification experience in process audits, internal controls, or operational risk
• Strong background in auditing dealer networks and business operations, preferably in the automobile sector
• Expertise in internal control frameworks, process reviews, and risk-based auditing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP
• Strong report writing, analytical, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration skills
• Sound knowledge of industry regulations, compliance standards, and risk management frameworks

Skills Required

• Process Auditing & Internal Controls
• Dealer Operations Review
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Compliance Monitoring
• Audit Strategy & Execution
• Stakeholder Management

Join us in driving operational excellence and shaping a compliant, performance-driven culture.

Apply now to lead the charge in audit innovation and business transformation.