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Lead Internal Auditor

Lead Internal Auditor

IMR SoftHyderabad, India
30+ days ago
Job description

About the Role :

  • We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to lead our Internal Audit function.
  • This is a critical leadership role with direct reporting to the Managing Director and the Board, offering a significant opportunity to drive risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance excellence within the organization.
  • The ideal candidate will be a seasoned audit professional with a deep understanding of RBI regulations, strong analytical capabilities, and proven expertise in stakeholder and team management.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Audit Leadership :

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive annual internal audit plan aligned with the company's strategic objectives, risk profile, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the entire audit cycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the MD and Board on internal control weaknesses, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes (especially RBI norms), and evolving risk landscapes to proactively adjust audit strategies.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management :

  • Ensure strict adherence to all applicable RBI regulations, guidelines, and circulars across all business operations.
  • Conduct in-depth audits of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, including operational, financial, credit, and IT risks, and provide recommendations for strengthening controls.
  • Collaborate with various departments to embed a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness.
  • Stakeholder & Relationship Management :

  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the MD, Board members, Audit Committee, and senior management across all functions.
  • Effectively communicate audit findings, recommendations, and progress to all relevant stakeholders in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to management on matters related to internal controls, risk management, and governance.
  • Liaise effectively with external auditors, regulators, and other third-party stakeholders as required.
  • Team Leadership & Development :

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professionalism, and excellence.
  • Allocate resources effectively, manage team workload, and ensure efficient execution of audit engagements.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development needs for team members.
  • Process Improvement & Governance :

  • Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements within various business functions and the audit process itself.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of the overall corporate governance framework.
  • Ensure the audit function operates with independence, objectivity, and adherence to professional Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
  • Other equivalent professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA) will be an added 10-15 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, with a significant portion of that experience gained within an NBFC or the broader Financial Services sector.

  • Proven experience in a leadership role within an Internal Audit function.
  • Demonstrable expertise in understanding and applying RBI norms, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Strong track record of managing and developing audit teams.
  • Skills :

  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
  • High level of integrity, objectivity, and ethical conduct.
  • Proficiency in audit software and tools (e.g., ACL, SAP, etc.) preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • (ref : iimjobs.com)

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