Head-Internal Audit.

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range : Rs 4000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 40-50 LPA)

Min Experience : 18 years

Location : Chennai

JobType : full-time

This leadership role serves as the organization’s  Chief Audit Executive , providing strategic direction to the internal audit function and playing a key role in corporate governance. You will oversee a comprehensive audit program—including performance, financial, and compliance reviews—across all company locations and dedicated units. The role requires strong expertise in risk assessment, audit planning, internal controls, and operational excellence. As a senior member of executive management, you will guide audit strategy, strengthen internal controls, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Define departmental objectives aligned with organizational priorities and review progress at regular intervals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage audit teams, ensuring effective planning, execution, training, and performance management.
• Direct the assessment of enterprise-wide risks and oversee the creation of the annual internal audit plan.
• Identify process improvement and cost-saving opportunities; prepare findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct annual planning discussions with auditors and secure approval from the Audit Committee.
• Develop and assign detailed audit plans, ensuring timely communication and coordination with all auditees.
• Establish and refine audit procedures—issue identification, criteria creation, evidence review, and documentation.
• Review audit reports submitted by audit staff and ensure timely consolidation for monthly management reporting.
• Monitor corrective actions for major deviations and present outcomes to the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure internal audits across units are completed as planned.
• Lead comprehensive audits across diverse business divisions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Represent the internal audit function in management meetings and external interactions.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets (manpower, revenue, and capital) for the audit function.
• Deliver clear, concise audit findings through written reports and presentations to senior leadership and the board.
• Drive continuous professional development within the team, recommending training and upskilling programs.
• Support recruitment efforts to build a highly skilled internal audit team.

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