Lead Internal audit

1. Audit Leadership & Delivery

• Monitor end-to-end internal audit engagements across functions (Finance, SCM, Projects, Manufacturing etc.) including planning, risk assessment and reporting
• Review work performed by consultants to ensure quality and completeness
• Ensure timely closure of audits with actionable, risk-ranked observations and management action plans
• Ensure tracking of implementation of action plan as committed to mitigate the audit findings.

2. Internal Financial Controls (IFC) & Risk Management

• Drive implementation and testing of IFC framework aligned to COSO principles
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and fraud risks; recommend remediation strategies
• Oversee periodic control testing and ensure closure of control deficiencies
• Maintain enterprise-level risk register in coordination with business teams

3. Governance, Compliance & Special Audits

• Ensure adherence to company policies, Delegation of Authority (DoA), SOPs, statutory and regulatory requirements
• Lead/oversee special audits in coordination with external firms

4. Stakeholder & Audit Management

• Act as primary interface with senior leadership, external auditors, and consultants
• Present audit findings, risk themes, and recommendations to Business/ Process Heads
• Ensure alignment with cross-functional stakeholders for audit execution and remediation tracking

5. Data Analytics & Continuous Auditing

• Leverage data analytics tools to identify anomalies, trends, and control exceptions
• Drive continuous auditing and monitoring frameworks for high-risk areas (P2P, contracts, capex, inventory)
• Implement automation and digital audit techniques to enhance coverage and efficiency

6. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop internal audit team members
• Review deliverables and ensure adherence to audit methodology and quality standards
• Drive capability building in IFC, special audit, SAP controls, and data analytics

1. Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• Internal audit, IFC/SOX, risk-based auditing
• Financial controls and process audits
• Advanced working knowledge of SAP (FICO / MM / PS), data analytics (Excel / Power BI)
• Experience in:
• Project audits, contract reviews, and capex-heavy environments
• Fraud risk assessment and forensic audits

1. Leadership & Behavioural Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• High level of integrity, professional scepticism, and ownership mindset
• Ability to challenge business constructively and drive accountability
• Decision-making under ambiguity and pressure

1. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong ability to:
• Identify patterns, anomalies, and root causes from large datasets
• Translate audit findings into actionable recommendations
• Structured thinking with a risk-first approach

Graduate (in any discipline) + Chartered Accountant or Master of Business Administration (Finance)

8-10 years’ experience in internal audit and forensic audit in industry or consulting firm