Senior Manager - Risk & Assurance

Job Description:

Risk Management

• Lead implementation and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Perform risk assessments and maintain strategic/operational risk registers.
• Establish and quantify the organization’s risk appetite and risk maturity profile.
• Integrate risk management into the strategic management process.
• Facilitate development and monitoring of risk mitigation and action plans.
• Conduct risk management workshops to build awareness and improve identification of risks across the organization.
• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments.

Assurance

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based assurance plan.
• Oversee financial, operational, compliance, and IT assurance assignments.
• Implement continuous auditing using analytics and other technology-enabled techniques.
• Leverage AI and predictive tools to detect anomalies, improve internal control effectiveness, and expand audit coverage.
• Review and validate adequacy of internal controls, recommending enhancements where necessary.
• Perform other assignments for special projects on ad hoc basis (Risk management / assurance / or any other related field) as and when necessary as per business requirements.

Governance & Reporting

• Support preparation of reports, dashboards, and presentations for the Managing Director and / or CEO.
• Ensure transparent and timely reporting of key risks, controls, and corrective actions to senior management.
• Strengthen governance and compliance frameworks using technology-enabled monitoring.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Supervise, guide, and mentor assurance and risk professionals in the department.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and risk awareness across the company.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior management on risk, assurance, and governance matters.
• Build collaborative relationships with consultants, auditors, and regulators.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Risk Management or related field
• CA/ACCA/CPA Certification
• 12 - 16 years of relevant experience in management, assurance or risk management from consultant and manufacturing environment
• SAP user

Skills & Competencies:

• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking & Decision-Making
• Governance & Compliance
• Integrity, Objectivity and Professional judgment
• Risk Mitigation and Project Management
• Leadership and Team Management
• Business process analysis & improvement
• Strong reporting, presentation, and documentation skills
• Time & project management
• Problem-solving, interpersonal, and mentoring skills