Lead Internal audit

Job description

**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