Head - Internal Audit

The role requires you to plan, lead, and execute risk-based internal audits throughout all departments to ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and pertinent regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for thoroughly evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance processes. Your tasks will include identifying control deficiencies, potential risks, and areas of non-compliance. Additionally, you will need to prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses. It is crucial to present these reports and key insights to senior management and the Audit Committee to encourage constructive dialogue. As part of your responsibilities, you will be expected to monitor the timely and effective implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions by management to ensure that identified deficiencies are adequately addressed. Keeping yourself constantly updated with the latest regulatory changes, pronouncements, and best practices relevant to the housing finance industry, particularly those issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other applicable housing finance company (HFC) regulations will be essential. To excel in this role, you should possess a strong, in-depth understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO and proven audit methodologies. Familiarity with RBI and HFC regulations, compliance requirements, and the broader regulatory landscape affecting the housing finance sector is crucial. You must demonstrate excellent analytical capabilities to interpret complex data, identify root causes of issues, and develop practical, effective solutions. Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills will be vital in articulating complex audit findings clearly and concisely in reports and presentations. Integrity, strong ethical standards, and the ability to work independently with a high degree of objectivity and professionalism are qualities that are highly valued. Possessing a professional certification like CA, CPA, or CIA will be considered a plus in this role.,