Assistant Internal Audit Manager

Job Purpose

This role exists to protect sustainable growth by embedding robust risk management and control practices across our organization, ensuring operational excellence that enables our brands to thrive. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements across the organizations.
• Lead audit fieldwork, ensuring timely and full delivery of audit fieldwork, encompassing comprehensive process walkthroughs, thorough control testing, and in-depth data analytics.
• Lead improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives aimed at strengthening controls and processes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify control gaps and deliver impactful, process-changing recommendations.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports and present findings to the stakeholders.
• Track remediation plans and follow up to ensure resolution of the process gaps within agreed timelines.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Leverage audit management systems and data-analysis tools to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in audit, finance, consulting, or risk management.
• Experience in FMCG is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
  
  

Required Skills

HARD SKILLS

• Project Management: Strong ability to independently lead end-to-end audit engagements from planning through execution to reporting.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to connect audit findings with broader business risks and strategic priorities.
• Logical Reasoning: Skilled in framing issues clearly and delivering actionable recommendations based on audit evidence.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal communication, audience engagement, and the ability to explain complex technical and non-technical topics clearly.
• Reporting: Experience in designing clear, concise, and visually appealing presentation materials and audit reports to support verbal communication.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Organized & Self-Driven: Demonstrates maturity, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Integrity, Objectivity & Attention to Detail: Demonstrates high ethical standards and impartial judgment, with a meticulous approach to audit work that ensures accuracy and reliability.
• Resilience Under Pressure: Performs effectively under tight deadlines and in high-pressure or conflict situations.
• Prioritization & Results Orientation: Capable of managing multiple tasks with a strong sense of urgency and focus on outcomes.
• Growth Mindset: Approaches audit challenges with curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional Skepticism & Judgment: Maintains a high level of critical thinking and sound decision-making.
• Conflict Resolution & Collaboration: Excels in managing and resolving conflicts to foster collaboration in challenging environments.
  
  

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.