Team Lead - Internal Auditor

Team Lead Internal Auditor

Essential Functions

• SOX Compliance & Internal Audit

• Plan, execute, and oversee internal audits to ensure compliance with

  SOX regulations

  , internal policies, and client contractual requirements.
• Define audit scope, objectives, and timelines, and communicate progress with stakeholders.
  
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks; recommend actionable improvements.
  
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
  
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
  

• Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage a team of

  10 - 15 data analysts

  engaged in

  invoice reconciliation

  or

  data research

  .
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline audit and reconciliation processes.
  
• Oversee team performance, ensuring adherence to timelines, accuracy, and quality standards.
  
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development to team members.
  

• Data Research & Analysis

• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to identify and investigate data discrepancies.
  
• Develop and implement quality control procedures for the audit and reconciliation processes.
  
• Conduct secondary and internet research to support audit and data validation tasks.
  
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.
  

• Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate with

  cross-functional teams

  (Finance, Billing, Operations, Account Management, and Leadership) for audit planning and execution.
• Prepare regular

  audit status reports

  and key metrics for management review.
• Present complex audit findings clearly and professionally to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  
• Identify key risk areas and proactively prioritize audit activities.
  

Main Responsibility Areas

• Lead internal audits and SOX compliance reviews.
  
• Develop audit frameworks, checklists, and documentation templates.
  
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal control frameworks.
  
• Maintain a high standard of communication and collaboration across departments.
  
• Manage audit cycles efficiently to meet reporting and compliance deadlines.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of

  SOX compliance requirements

  , internal controls, and audit best practices.
• Proficiency in

  Microsoft Excel

  and data visualization tools such as

  Power BI

  or

  Tableau

  .
• Experience in

  invoice reconciliation

  ,

  data validation

  , or

  financial process audits

  .
• Familiarity with IT systems, ERP tools, and database research methods.
  
• Understanding of

  secondary and internet research techniques

  .

Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent

  communication skills

  (written and verbal).
• Strong

  analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking

  abilities.
• Effective

  team leadership

  and

  mentoring

  capabilities.
• High level of

  attention to detail

  and

  accuracy

  .
• Strong

  interpersonal

  and

  negotiation

  skills.
• Ability to

  influence stakeholders

  and build cross-functional relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in

  Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field

  (Master’s or professional certification preferred).

• CA / CPA / CIA / CISA

  certification preferred.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in

  internal auditing

  ,

  SOX compliance

  , or

  risk management

  .
• Proven experience in leading audit or data analysis teams.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of audit cycles and SOX compliance reviews.
  
• Quality and accuracy of audit findings and recommendations.
  
• Improvement in control effectiveness and process efficiency.
  
• Team performance metrics and audit accuracy rates.
  
• Stakeholder satisfaction and issue resolution turnaround time.