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
- 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
- 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
- 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
