Job Purpose
The Head of Internal Audit will provide independent assurance and advisory services to strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance across the organization. This role ensures that internal controls are robust, risks are effectively mitigated, and operations comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies. The position will lead the internal audit function, oversee audit engagements across plants, sales offices, and head office processes, and present key findings to senior management and the board.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute risk‑based audit plans across all functions.
- Advise on risk management frameworks and design control mechanisms to mitigate risks.
- Lead process, management, and operations audits; oversee governance processes and whistleblower desk.
- Conduct audits across manufacturing plants, sales offices, and centralized head office functions; ensure timely follow‑up on past audit findings.
- Review financial and business documents; provide risk mitigation action plans to management.
- Evaluate SOPs across functions, ensure implementation, and monitor adherence.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives across plants, sales offices, and head office.
- Strengthen accounting and commercial controls for efficiency and compliance.
- Utilize advanced data analytics tools to extract, analyze, and interpret business data.
- Conduct training programs to build awareness of internal audit and risk management.
- Collaborate with external/internal auditors and incorporate their inputs.
- Enhance MIS reporting systems to enable robust data flow for management decisions.
- Prepare and deliver high‑quality audit reports and presentations to senior management and the audit committee.
- Ensure compliance with SOX, IFC reporting, and control assurance standards.
- Lead special assignments, digital transformation initiatives, and change management projects to support business continuity.
Candidate Background
Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) – Essential
Experience
- 15–20 years of professional experience in Internal Audit, Risk, or Finance leadership roles.
- Exposure to large audit/risk consultancy firms or manufacturing industries.
Competencies & Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Strategic planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external teams.
- Deep understanding of commercial and business arrangements.
- Expertise in risk management, governance, and advanced data analytics.
