Manager - Checks and Controls

About the Company

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL), a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading branded apparel company with a comprehensive portfolio of marquee lifestyle brands. As of March 31, 2025, the Company operates a retail footprint of over 4.6 million sq. ft., comprising 3,253 exclusive brand outlets, presence across 38,000+ multi-brand outlets, and over 7,000 shop-in-shops in department stores across the country. The Company's brand portfolio includes India's most established and trusted names – Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England – each with a legacy of over 25 years. These brands have consistently delivered sustained growth, driven by a sharp focus on design-led innovation, category expansion, and operational excellence across product lines spanning formal, casual, and occasion wear. ABLBL has built a strong presence in the innerwear and athleisure market through Van Heusen Innerwear, which has rapidly scaled its distribution network across India. The Company's portfolio is further enhanced through strategic partnerships with leading international brands including Simon Carter, American Eagle and Reebok. American Eagle has emerged as one of India's most preferred premium denim brands, while Reebok – transitioned under the Company's management in 2022 – has expanded its footprint across multiple channels. Simon Carter continues to strengthen its position in the premium menswear segment through its distinctive design language and curated collections.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Internal Audit & IFC Management

• Coordinate and manage Internal Audits and Internal Financial Controls (IFC) testing across business functions.

• Communicate audit schedules, scope, and requirements to relevant stakeholders and line managers.

• Support auditors in understanding business processes, systems, and control environments.

• Ensure timely and accurate sharing of data, documentation, and information between auditors and business teams.

• Act as a key liaison between auditors and auditees to facilitate smooth audit execution.

• Review audit observations and collaborate with stakeholders to develop robust corrective and preventive action plans.

• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and remediation plans to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Escalate critical control gaps and significant audit issues to leadership for timely resolution.

2. Risk Mitigation & Action Plan Governance

• Monitor and track the implementation of agreed audit action plans across functions.

• Conduct periodic follow-ups with business teams to ensure timely closure of audit observations.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented controls and recommend improvements where necessary.

• Design and recommend process controls aimed at mitigating operational, financial, and compliance risks.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen governance, control frameworks, and business performance.

3. SOPs, Policies & Process Governance

• Lead the development, review, and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process notes, policies, and operational guidelines in collaboration with business teams.

• Establish and maintain a centralized repository for all organizational SOPs, policies, and governance documents.

• Periodically review existing policies and procedures to ensure alignment with evolving business requirements, regulatory changes, and audit findings.

• Ensure process documentation remains current, comprehensive, and effectively communicated across functions.

• Promote standardization, process discipline, and compliance through well-defined documentation and governance practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification preferred.

• Relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, or Process Governance.

• Strong understanding of control frameworks, audit methodologies, and business process optimization.