Lead - Internal Auditor

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

10–15 years’ experience in internal audit, risk management, or controllership, ideally in large or multinational organizations.

Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk frameworks, SOX / IFC, and relevant regulations.

Proven ability to lead financial, operational, and IT audits.

Experience managing complex investigations with sound judgment.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

High proficiency in data analytics, audit tools, and ERP systems (SAP / Oracle).

Ability to handle multiple audits under tight deadlines.

Strong leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications

CA / CFA / MBA (Finance)

Additional certifications like CIA, CISA, CFE are highly preferred.