Manager - Internal Audit

Location: Head Office 9th Floor, Magnus Tower, Mindspace, Link Road, Malad (West), MUMBAI-400064, India Key Responsibilities Internal Audit & Controls Management Lead and support the Internal Control COE in overseeing financial, operational and compliance controls across Otis India. Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan covering branches, regional operations, functions, shared services, and key business systems. Conduct and supervise branch audits, regional audits, process audits, operational audits, and system control reviews. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process optimization and risk mitigation. Prepare audit reports, communicate findings to management, and ensure timely closure of audit observations. Establish effective monitoring mechanisms to track remediation actions and control deficiencies. Drive continuous improvement of the internal control framework and governance processes. Audit Coordination & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary liaison for internal auditors, external auditors, and Global Internal Audit teams. Coordinate audit planning, fieldwork activities, documentation requests, management responses, and remediation tracking. Partner with functional leaders, regional heads, and business stakeholders to address control gaps and strengthen compliance. Present audit outcomes, risk assessments, and control updates to senior leadership and relevant governance forums. SOX Compliance & Governance Lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including control testing, management assessments, issue remediation, and compliance reporting. Monitor eSOX observations and ensure robust action plans are developed, implemented, tested, and closed within agreed timelines. Support Annual Control Assessment (ACA), Management Representation Letter (MRL) processes, and other regional governance reviews. Review policy deviations and ensure timely approvals, documentation, and renewals. Ensure compliance with Otis global policies, procedures, and ethical business standards. Risk Management & Investigations: Perform proactive reviews to identify emerging business risks, fraud indicators, compliance concerns, and control deficiencies. Support ethics investigations involving financial matters, control failures, misconduct allegations, and policy violations. Conduct root cause analysis and recommend sustainable corrective actions. Promote a strong risk awareness and compliance culture across the organization Compliance Council & Leadership Reporting Organize and coordinate Controls & Compliance Council meetings. Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, audit summaries, risk reports, and meeting materials. Document key decisions, track action items, and provide status updates to senior management. Participate in regional and global governance reviews and provide insights on control effectiveness and risk exposure. Process Improvement & Special Projects Lead initiatives focused on enhancing operational efficiency, control effectiveness, and compliance maturity. Review and update local policies and procedures in response to organizational, regulatory, and business changes. Support regional and global finance transformation, compliance, and internal control projects. Identify opportunities for automation and analytics-driven control monitoring. Qualifications & Experience Education: CA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualifications.

Minimum 4 to 10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, Governance, or Finance Controllership. Experience with multinational organizations and matrix reporting structures preferred. Experience with Big 4 accounting firms will be advantageous. Prior experience in the Elevator & Escalator industry is strongly preferred. Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, industrial products, construction services, or related sectors will be