Head of Internal Audit

Role Overview: You will be responsible for leading the internal audit function as the Head of Internal Audit at Amagi, as the company gears towards its IPO journey. Your role will involve setting up and running a formal Audit Committee process, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and lead the internal audit function, setting the vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with the company's growth trajectory and IPO readiness. - Create and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance risks, getting it approved by the Audit Committee and syncing with Statutory Auditors. - Identify and assess areas of risk, develop strategies to mitigate risks, enhance internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks. - Play a pivotal role in IPO preparations, ensure compliance with SEBI requirements, assess internal controls over financial reporting, and lead initiatives to strengthen them. - Act as a key liaison between on-ground teams, executive management, the board of directors, auditors, and regulatory bodies, presenting audit findings and recommendations to ensure transparency. - Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. - Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies, maintain robust documentation and reporting framework, providing regular updates to senior management and the audit committee. - Continuously assess the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes, implementing changes to enhance the company's control environment and support long-term growth post-IPO. Qualification Required: - CA qualification with 15-20 years of post-qualification experience. - Experience in a public company environment or with a company preparing for an IPO, including thorough knowledge of ICFR and SEBI regulations. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, ability to work effectively with senior leadership, the audit committee, and external auditors. - Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills, both written and verbal, with professionalism and diplomacy.,