Auditor Lead

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Volvo Group Internal Audit (GIA)

GIA provides the Board of Directors and Executive Management with independent, objective, and risk-based assurance — identifying strengths and opportunities to support compliance, efficiency, and long-term performance. We also offer impartial advice that strengthens internal controls and supports continuous improvement.

You’ll be part of a diverse and multicultural team working across Volvo Group’s truck divisions, business areas, and group functions. Our audits cover a wide range of topics — from operations and commercial processes to strategic initiatives and governance — giving you deep insights into the inner workings of a global industrial leader.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance and Risk Management

• Design and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan focused on corporate governance.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Assess corporate compliance with the Companies Act 2013, SEBI LODR regulations, and Secretarial Standards.
• Review related-party transactions, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures, and CSR frameworks.
• Evaluate strategic corporate functions including Treasury, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Technology, Real Estate and Human Resources.

Data Analytics and Continuous Auditing

• Build and embed data analytics routines into standard audit procedures to increase test coverage.
• Establish continuous monitoring dashboards to detect financial leakages, fraud anomalies, and process policy violations.
• Query large datasets from SAP (FI-CO, MM, SD modules) to perform automated root-cause analysis.
• Visualise audit findings using data platforms to present high-impact risk narratives to stakeholders.

Operational Integrity & Anti-Fraud Governance

• Conduct vulnerability assessments on high-risk corporate areas including capital allocation and pricing strategies.
• Lead or support forensic investigations into whistleblower complaints, ethics violations, or financial irregularities.
• Review delegation of authority (DoA) matrices to ensure adequate segregation of duties at the corporate level.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Prepare objective, concise audit reports for the Management Committee and the Audit Committee.
• Partner with CXOs and corporate functional heads to drive closure of open audit issues.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed-upon action plans through automated tracking mechanisms.
• Manage and upskill a team of internal auditors while overseeing co-sourced global consultancy partners.

Required Qualifications and Skills (From an Indian context)

Education & Experience

• Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance from a premier institution is mandatory.
• Certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CISA, or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Min 10 years of post-qualification experience, with a heavy focus on corporate audits, governance, and risk advisory. Consultancy experience combined with automotive/manufacturing corporate MNC exposure is ideal.

Technical Competencies

• Data Tools: Proven expertise in data tools like Power BI, Tableau, SQL, ACL (Galvanize), or Python is a major advantage.
• ERP Domain: Strong hands-on knowledge of SAP ERP control frameworks.
• Regulations: Expert understanding of Ind AS, Indian Companies Act, SEBI guidelines, and corporate taxation.

Behavioural Competencies

• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence CXO-level stakeholders.
• Sharp objective mindset capable of maintaining independence during sensitive corporate reviews.
• Strong strategic thinking, people management, and conflict-resolution skills.

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Group Legal & Compliance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by coordinating and providing services within the following areas: Legal, Governance, Security and Internal Audit. With Volvo Group Legal & Compliance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead.