Head - Internal Audit

Head - Internal Audit (IA)

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Role Summary:

Senior Internal Audit leader to build and scale the IA & Risk Advisory practice. First 18 - 24 months focused on practice development, followed by strategic oversight as the practice matures. Requires a strong consulting mindset and deep technology orientation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Practice Development (First 18-24 Months)

• Build and scale the Internal Audit & Risk Advisory practice from the ground up.

• Design service offerings across:

• Internal Audit
• Risk Advisory
• Process Reviews
• IFC / ICFR
• Compliance & Governance
• Technology & Data-driven audits
• Develop frameworks, methodologies, SOPs, and quality benchmarks.
• Drive business development initiatives, proposals, and client pitches.
• Work closely with leadership on pricing, positioning, and market strategy.

2. Technology & Innovation Leadership

• Lead the integration of technology in audit delivery, including

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• Data analytics
• Continuous auditing models
• Automated controls testing
• Audit tools and dashboards
• Collaborate with tech teams to build digital audit solutions and platforms.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Champion innovation, automation, and efficiency across engagements.

3. Consulting & Advisory Leadership

• Adopt a solution-oriented consulting approach, beyond traditional compliance audits.

• Advise clients on:

• Risk management frameworks
• Process optimization
• Governance improvements
• Control rationalization
• Deliver insights that support business decision-making and value creation.

4. Client Relationship Management

• Build long-term, trusted relationships with CXOs and senior management.
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients, understanding their business, risks, and growth priorities.
• Lead client discussions, presentations, and high-impact reporting.
• Ensure high client satisfaction, repeat engagements, and referrals.

Required Experience & Expertise

• 12- 15 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or Consulting
• Strong exposure to practice development or business building.
• Proven experience working with technology-enabled audit models.
• Experience across multiple industries is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Consulting Mindset:

  Strategic thinking and problem-solving orientation / Ability to connect risks with business outcomes /Strong commercial acumen

• Technology Orientation:

  Deep understanding of audit tools, data analytics, and digital platforms

• Client Relationship Traits:

  Executive presence and credibility / Relationship-driven, trusted advisor mindset
• Leadership Traits