Here is the revised, streamlined JD with explicit emphasis on collaboration, communication, and working with the Audit Committee Chair.
Internal Audit Lead:Company Context
Lenskart is a high-growth,omnichannel retailleader. We leveragetechnology and datato revolutionize eyewear, scaling rapidly via E-commerce and retail stores.
Role Summary:
This is an on-site, full-time Internal Audit Lead role focused on assurance and optimization in our New Delhi office.
Your core mission is to shift Internal Audit from compliance-only to aproactive, system-driven function. You'll focus onautomating audit processesand integratingAI/Data Analyticsto identify risks across our digital and retail operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Oversight & Reporting:You willwork closely with the Audit Committee Chairto align audit strategy with organizational risk tolerance, and present concise, impactful findings to the Committee and senior management.
- Audit Automation & System Building:Design and implement tools and systems toautomate continuous auditingand monitoring controls across ERP, POS, and E-commerce platforms.
- AI/Data Risk Focus:Lead the use ofdata analytics and AI toolsto uncover complex risks in inventory, digital payments, and supply chain logistics.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Ensure effectivecollaborationwith stakeholders acrossTechnology, Finance, and Retail Operationsto embed controls and drive process improvements.
- Clear Communication:Maintain excellent written and verbalcommunicationto articulate complex audit issues, risks, and recommended actions clearly and persuasively.
- Process Optimization:Drive efficiency by providing tech-based solutions for operational workflows.
Qualifications
- Technical Audit Experience:Proven background in internal audit with a focus onsystem, IT, and operational auditswithin high-growth or tech retail environments.
- Leadership & Communication:Demonstrated ability to interact and influence senior leaders, including experience presenting to executive committees or boards.
- Data Proficiency:Strong command ofdata analytics tools(SQL, Python, ACL, etc.) for continuous auditing.
- Automation Mindset:Experience designing and implementing automated control monitoring systems.
- Education:Chartered Accountancy is a must
