JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Manager will serve as a core strategic resource person within the Internal Audit & Risk Management Department. This role is responsible for driving value-adding, risk-based internal audit activities that strengthen governance, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure long-term sustainability of Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and corporate objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive operational and efficiency audits across all functional areas in respect of internal policies, SOPs, and applicable legal/regulatory requirements.
- Review the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and recommend process improvement to optimize resource utilization.
- Verify the accuracy and reliability of financial and operational data, records, and reports.
- Develop and continuously refine Internal Audit Manuals and SOPs for the audit function, ensuring control procedures to promote consistency and compliance.
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports detailing audit findings, associated risk and actionable recommendations for management and follow-up its implementation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of company's corporate governance structures, risk management frameworks, and internal control systems.
- Provide insights and recommendations for senior management for achieving key performance indicator (KPI) targets and strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with organizational objectives.
- Understand different types of risk tools to assess risks like ERM, Risk mapping, KRI, business continuity planning & management programs.
- Identify, evaluate, and monitor key strategic, operational, financial, compliance, cybersecurity, and reputational risks.
- Work with business units to design and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks that may affect the organization.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCY
- Strong knowledge of operations, regulatory requirements, and the end-to-end value chain of the pharmaceutical industry.
- Application skill and knowledge on International Standard for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA) and COSO Internal Control and Risk Framework.
- Conversant and practical application experience with Company Law, RJSC regulations, Income Tax, VAT, and Customs Law.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and functional use of ERP software preferably SAP.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting from a reputed university with a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
- Professional level completed in CA/CMA/ACCA.
EXPERIENCE
- 8 years plus of proven, practical experience in pharmaceutical internal audit, with minimum 3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation package will be offered to deserving candidates.
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APPLY INSTRUCTION
If you think you are the person we are looking for, please send your resume with a recent passport size photograph to the following e-mail address: career@aristopharma.com & subject the mail as "Assistant Manager- Internal Audit & Risk Management". Confidentiality of applicant information would be strictly maintained.
Application Deadline: 10th September 2025, Wednesday
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