Lead Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management

Role Brief

The Head of Internal Audit is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the enterprise-wide internal audit, investigations, and risk assurance framework. The role works closely with the VP & Head – IA & RM to establish a robust, risk-based audit strategy aligned with organizational goals. This position ensures comprehensive evaluation of financial, operational, and strategic risks, while strengthening internal controls, governance mechanisms, and compliance across the organization. The role is also accountable for managing ethics-related investigations and fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. As the custodian of assurance and control effectiveness, the Head of Internal Audit partners with senior leadership to influence decision-making, enhance business processes, and drive continuous improvement across global operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits, ensuring accuracy, effectiveness, and adherence to timelines.
• Oversee ethics investigations end-to-end, including evidence gathering, interviews, reporting, and driving corrective/disciplinary actions.
• Identify risks, control gaps, non-compliances, and process deviations with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop high-quality audit reports and working papers for senior management, audit committee, and regulatory purposes.
• Ensure statutory, legal, regulatory, and internal policy compliance through periodic reviews and systematic monitoring.
• Provide strategic inputs to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce enterprise-wide risks.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure audit readiness and alignment with business priorities.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, risk frameworks, and governance processes.
• Mentor and guide the audit team to uplift functional capability and create a high-performing audit culture.

Skills & Experience Required

• MBA in Finance / Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification.
• 10–15 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Investigations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Exposure to large organizations, preferably manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in risk assessment, internal controls, governance, and investigations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and report-writing skills.
• High levels of integrity, ethical judgment, and professionalism.