Head of Internal Audit

As the Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for providing independent and advisory services to enhance the organization's operations. Your role will involve ensuring that internal controls are well-designed and implemented effectively, risks are identified and managed appropriately, and business operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. Your key responsibilities will include: - Planning and advising on risk management across all functions, developing control mechanisms to mitigate risks. - Conducting process audits, management audits, operations audits, and governance process reviews, while overseeing the whistleblower desk. - Reviewing audits conducted in various operations of the company, guiding the Internal Audit team in conducting in-depth data analysis in specific audit areas, and implementing corrective actions. - Reviewing financial and business documents, providing risk mitigation action plans to the management. - Understanding business processes, reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across functions, ensuring implementation, and monitoring adherence continuously. - Conducting detailed analysis in selected areas to drive cost reduction across plants, sales offices, and head office, focusing on cost leadership. - Reviewing accounting and commercial controls to enhance them. - Collaborating with internal auditors, gathering relevant input from their audits. - Enhancing the current Management Information System (MIS) by analyzing available data, creating a more robust and effective MIS for required data flow to management. - Developing presentations for senior management. - Delivering high-quality audit reports, providing value-added control assurance, and managing the expectations of key stakeholders, including the Audit committee. - Ensuring compliance with SOX, IFC reporting, control assurance, and other regulatory requirements. You will need to have 18-20 years of experience in Internal Audit at a leadership level, preferably in the Manufacturing, Food, FMCG, or Pharma industry. A Qualified CA education is required for this role. Your work will play a crucial role in enhancing the organization's operational efficiency, risk management, and compliance with regulations.,