Assistant Manager Internal Audit

About Coats:

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Following the acquisition of Texon and Rhenoflex, new Coats Footwear now has a complete range of footwear components to meet your needs, from heel counters to toe puffs and everything in-between. Through our technologically diverse product portfolio, we can cater to both current and future trends, setting new standards in the process, turning customer ideas into a reality and accelerating sustainability.

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website: www.coats.com

Position: Assistant Manager - Business Controls

Role Purpose:

• The candidate will evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance processes through internal audits and data-driven insights. Responsibilities include identifying control gaps, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and recommending improvements. The role requires frequent travel across the country, including extended stays. We seek a detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong data analysis skills to proactively detect risks and inefficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Analyze data using Excel, Power BI, and SQL to uncover trends and control gaps.
• Deliver clear audit reports with actionable insights.
• Track implementation of audit recommendations.
• Partner with departments to enhance processes and controls.
• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Contribute to the design of audit programs and procedures.
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews.
• Stay current with auditing standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Professional certification: CA qualified.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in an audit firm or audit department in a manufacturing company.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk management and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, data analysis, communication, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools.

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.