Lead Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management

Role Brief

The role holder is responsible for working closely with the VP & Head – IA & RM to establish a robust, to lead the enterprise wide audit and ethics investigation function by establishing a strategic risk-based audit framework and governance model.

The role holder ensures the identification, assessment and mitigation of financial, operational and strategic risks while driving compliance with statutory regulations and organizational policies. This role emphasizes the continuous improvement of internal controls, alignment of audit strategies with business objectives and fostering a culture of accountability and integrity across the organization.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Control Framework Optimization - Design and enforce detailed SOPs, audit charters, and authority metrics to streamline control mechanisms across functions.
• Risk Management Framework - Implement an integrate risk management system to proactively assess, quantify and mitigate emerging and existing risks.
• Investigation and Interview - Process design and implement case management, investigation and interview protocols to administer our ethics program.
• 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