AVP Internal Audit

Job purpose

This position is responsible for supporting the Head of Internal Audit in Annual Risk Assessment; preparation of the annual Audit Plan; Planning, Execution, Review, and timely closure of Internal Audits; Departmental Reporting; and in monitoring Issue Closures. This position is also responsible for collaboration with co-sourced vendors to ensure timely completion of planned audits; and for managing and mentoring a team of auditors.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to Annual Risk Assessment activity and develop an Audit Plan for the Company, ensuring adequate coverage of processes as per risk-based audit methodology.

Lead and execute internal audit engagements, including defining the scope for audits allotted, ensuring the approach of audit is properly laid down and logistics appropriately planned.

Conducting thorough and independent audits, including evaluation of internal control / process design, testing effectiveness, use of data analytics, and audit tools for driving completeness checks and regulatory compliance to identify critical gap areas / risks to the Company’s / process objectives.

Prepare comprehensive audit reports with clear findings, recommendations, and action plans and present / discuss them with Senior Management and Key Stakeholders.

Preparation of reports and presentations for the Audit Committee and Senior Management.

Collaborate with co-sourced vendors / auditors to ensure consistent application of audit methodology and facilitate timely conduct and closure of quality audit reports.

Monitoring of open issues for timely closures and testing of closed issues and maintaining a low level of overdue audit issues.

Relationship and Conflict Management with Key stakeholders and senior Management through active collaboration and engagement.

Implement and adhere to the established Group Audit Methodology and best practices while maintaining quality in executing the audits.

Ensure accurate and timely Internal and Group reporting and participate in the various Group / Company improvement projects initiatives.

Work closely with the Head of Internal Audit to ensure timely and effective completion of other deliverables of the department.

Supervise and develop team members to ensure a high-performing audit team. Ensure their training, improvements, and development plans are complete as per Company requirements.

Job requirements

Qualified CA

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance and Information Systems

Experience

10+ years as Internal Auditor

Successful programs / project management experience

Functional and Behavioral requirements

Knowledge of risk management, control mechanisms, and auditing standards

Knowledge of processes within the BFSI domain

Proficient in communication, presentation, and documentation

Analytical mindset and attention to details

Ability to work collaboratively.

Desired :

Knowledge of the Life Insurance industry