Specialist - Internal Audit

UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg®, UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability, redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works – open to fresh ideas, innovation, and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14,000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries, represented by more than 10,000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

HOW DOES YOUR WORKDAY LOOK LIKE

As a Specialist – Internal Audit & Controls in Mumbai your key responsibilities will be:

• Responsible for Internal Audits by implementing plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting.
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations. Help in continuous improvement of processes within the organization.
• Assess what can go wrong and develop a risk mitigation index.
• Plan the scope of audit and prepare the audit program on the basis of risk based approach, using Risk and Control frameworks, the key control points, safeguard of company resources, and accurate presentation of financial results and possibility of misappropriation.
• Analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, fraud, or lack of compliance with the management policies and procedures.
• Work with the process heads to have a meaningful review with continued focus on Identifying areas of improvement and develop and monitor corrective action plans
• Draft Internal Audits reports recommending appropriate improvements to controls and assessing the adequacy of the corrective action taken and provide management with sufficient information to address any observed deficiency.
• Conduct follow up audits to review implementation of agreed plans of action and achievement of savings identified.
• Assess the effectiveness of MIS at various levels for all commercial functions mentioned above.
• Work on Data Analytics, perform detailed reviews of transactions, data anomalies, key risk indicator reviews at pre-established frequency, assessing the root cause of potential exceptions, and supporting remediation efforts for exceptions identified.
• Manage independently and perform audits end to end.
• Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions and ultimately provide value to management.
• Prepare Audit committee presentations on a quarterly basis.

MAIN STAKEHOLDERS

You would work in close collaboration with competent and wonderful teams such as Finance, HR, Operations, Sales etc.  Externally you will also work with Statutory and financial auditors and other external auditors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified chartered accountant with 3-5 years of experience.
• Article ship training preferably with Big-4
• Ability to analyze and create complex data in Excel.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Preferably from the manufacturing Industry

WOULD BE A PLUS IF YOU:

• Are fluent in SAP

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Work in a conglomerate that acts globally but thinks locally and sustainably.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment. (25+ nationalities) and a rich legacy
• Be part of a company highly committed to sustainability – Our commitment to NPP products and the organic range.
• Rich legacy and heritage company (+50 years of experience)
• Opportunities for development and growth.

SEND YOUR CV IF YOU ARE

A fantastic person, with a great skill set, and a can-do attitude. We are looking for someone:

• With good communication skills,
• Results-driven and proactive,

Do you feel up for this challenge? “YOU” can be a game changer in UPL.

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.

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