Head Internal Audit

Job Overview

The Head Internal Audit will lead the internal audit function across the organization, ensuring

effective risk management, governance, and compliance with statutory requirements. The role

involves designing audit strategies, driving execution, reporting findings to senior leadership,

.

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and implement the internal audit plan and lead independent audit of the
• organisation based on risk assessment and management inputs and compliance with
• section 138 of companies Act.
• Define audit scope, methodology, and periodicity in consultation with senior
• management and the Audit Committee.
• Present reports to the Audit Committee covering findings, budgets, annual plans, and
• KPI achievements.
• Oversee audit execution and review final deliverables prior to reporting.
• Ensure audit action plans are implemented effectively and on time.
• Lead and evaluate audit team performance and oversee staff appraisals.
• Monitor and control audit expenses within the approved budget.
• Drive the adoption of standards, data analytics, automation and streamline audit
• procedures.
• Publish and track audit schedules, ensuring adequate resources are available.
• Conduct training for staff and keep abreast of audit best practices.
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding new team members.
• Undertake special assignments and contribute to organizational committees as
• required.
• Maintain strong business knowledge and share insights with the team.
• Address management concerns and provide recommendations based on best
• practices.
• The appointment is subject to the provisions under section 138 of the Companies Act,
• 2013.

Preferred candidate profile

Competencies Required

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted auditing and accounting standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in audit technologies and digital tools.

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with minimum 10+ years of relevant experience.