Internal Audit Lead

Job Description

What Drives Us? Imagine this: a single tap on your phone unlocks a world where car ownership is seamless and stress-free. From finding the perfect car to maintaining it and eventually selling it, CARS24 is redefining every step of the car ownership journey. Our mission is simple—let our customers enjoy the thrill of the open road while we take care of everything else. With cutting-edge technology, data science, and customer insights, we’re building the ultimate Super App for car ownership. Already one of the world’s largest auto-tech companies, we’re only just beginning. What will you drive? As an Internal Audit Lead, you will play a key role in developing and executing the internal audit framework at CARS24. You will lead risk-based audits, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a structured problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, ensuring audits add tangible value to the business. Key Responsibilities: 1. Audit Planning & Execution: Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with business priorities. Conduct financial, operational, and process audits to evaluate effectiveness, efficiency, and control gaps. Assess internal controls and process efficiencies, identifying areas for improvement. Ensure audit recommendations are implemented, tracking progress and closure of action items. 2. Process Optimization & Controls Evaluate and strengthen internal controls across critical business functions. Identify automation opportunities to enhance process efficiency and reduce manual interventions. Standardize and improve SOPs and policy adherence to enhance governance. Work with cross-functional teams to embed audit recommendations into business workflows. 3. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Prepare clear, data-backed audit reports with actionable insights for senior leadership. Present key findings and risk assessments to CXOs and the Audit Committee. Partner with business, finance, and operations teams to align audit outcomes with strategic goals. 4. Continuous Improvement & Team Development Develop and mentor a high-performing internal audit team. Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging risks, and audit methodologies. Implement audit automation tools and analytics to enhance audit effectiveness. Who are we looking for? 10+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or Process Assurance, with a strong focus on NBFC operations. In-depth understanding of NBFC regulatory frameworks, risk management, and internal control processes. Proven expertise in risk-based auditing, process evaluations, and compliance monitoring within the NBFC sector. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Excellent stakeholder management, reporting, and communication abilities, especially in high-regulation environments. Hands-on experience with audit tools, automation, and analytics, with a preference for NBFC-specific applications. Interested candidates can share their profiles at - ishika1.jain@cars24.com along with their Current Compensation details. Show more Show less