Director of Internal Audit and Risk

Role Overview

Internal Audit will be responsible for driving the organization’s end-to-end internal audit function, strengthening the control environment, leading enterprise-wide risk assessments, and partnering with senior leadership to enhance governance and compliance. This role requires a strategic mindset combined with strong operational rigour, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy : Develop the annual audit plan and refine audit methodologies.
• Risk & Controls : Lead enterprise risk assessments and improve internal control frameworks.
• Audit Execution : Oversee audits across all functions and deliver clear reports with actionable insights.
• Governance & Compliance : Ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen governance, and manage policy updates.
• Fraud Management : Lead investigations into fraud, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Stakeholder Management : Work closely with CXOs, business leaders, external auditors, and regulators.
• People Leadership : Mentor the audit team and build capability in analytics and automation.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive use of data analytics, dashboards, and automation to enhance audit efficiency.

Experience & Skills Required

Preferred Qualifications