Head of Internal Audit

Role Overview: As a highly experienced and strategic Head of Internal Audit at Amagi, you will lead the audit function as the company prepares for an IPO. Your role will be crucial in ensuring governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks are robust and aligned with regulatory expectations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's journey toward public listing by developing and executing comprehensive internal audit strategies. Key Responsibilities: - **Leadership and Strategy:** Develop and lead the internal audit function, setting the vision and objectives in alignment with the company's growth trajectory and IPO readiness. - **Audit Planning and Execution:** Create and execute a risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance risks. Align internal stakeholders and ensure timely delivery as approved by the Audit Committee. - **Risk Management and Internal Controls:** Identify and mitigate risks, enhance internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks. Provide recommendations to executive management on mitigating risks pre and post-IPO. - **IPO Readiness:** Ensure SEBI readiness, compliance with regulator requirements, and collaborate with external auditors. Assess internal controls over financial reporting and lead initiatives to strengthen them. - **Stakeholder Engagement:** Act as a liaison between on-ground teams, executive management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders. Present audit findings transparently and assist teams in understanding the long-term roadmap. - **Team Leadership:** Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing internal audit team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. - **Compliance and Reporting:** Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies. Maintain a robust reporting framework, providing updates to senior management and the audit committee. - **Continuous Improvement:** Assess the efficiency of audit processes and implement changes to enhance the company's control environment post-IPO. Qualifications 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 knowledge of ICFR and SEBI regulations. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. - Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, audit committee, and external auditors. - Excellent leadership, team-building, and communication skills.,