Compass Group - Assistant General Manager/Lead - Internal Audit & Risk - CA

Department: Finance - Internal Audit & Risk

Reports to: Head - Internal Audit & Risk

Position Overview:

This role will serve as the operational second-in-command to Head IA & Risk, enabling effective delegation of audit governance, investigations, special reviews, and stakeholder management. The incumbent will lead the transition from an outsourced audit model to a balanced, process-driven and technology-enabled in-house function. The role demands a blend of technical audit depth, investigative acumen, and leadership maturity to drive audit quality, build internal capability, and strengthen the overall governance and risk management framework of the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Risk-Based Audit Planning :

• Lead annual risk assessment with Head IA to finalize the audit universe and ensure IA plan alignment with business risks and management priorities
• Support preparation of Audit Charter and risk-based Annual Audit Plan (in-unit, process & thematic reviews).

Internal Audits - In-Unit & Process Audits :

• Own end-to-end audit lifecycle: scoping, execution, reporting and follow-up.
• Lead high-risk in-house audits; manage and quality-review outsourced engagements against defined RACM and scope.
• Build and maintain RACM and standardized checklist repository; resolve outsourced firm escalations independently.

Investigations & Speak Up :

• Plan and execute delegated investigations from Speak Up / management referrals.
• Prepare Fact-Finding / Investigation Reports with root cause analysis, findings and recommendations.
• Maintain Fraud Tracker; track all remediation actions to closure; liaise with senior stakeholders as required.

Special Reviews :

• Lead management-requested special reviews across operational, financial and compliance areas.
• Deliver structured, well-documented reports within agreed timelines; track implementation of agreed actions.

Stakeholder Management - India & Group :

• Serve as primary IA interface with process owners and business heads across India.
• Support Head IA on Group reporting; managing outsourced firm relationships end-to-end.

Key Financial Controls (KFC) & Certificate of Assurance (COA) :

• Coordinate KFC compliance monitoring including automated reminders, escalations and dashboard reporting.
• Support Head IA on KFC/COA Group reporting; drive automation to improve accuracy and timeliness.

Audit Recommendation Follow-Up :

• Oversee tracking of all open audit recommendations and drive timely closure through structured escalation protocols.
• Lead implementation of Audit Management Software for automated IDR, reminders, escalation workflows and open issue dashboards.
• Present monthly status reports to Head IA highlighting aged open items and overdue owners.

Process Improvement & Data Analytics :

• Identify and drive process streamlining, automation and redundancy elimination across key functions.
• Lead data analytics in audit execution: master data analysis, exception reporting and trend analysis.
• Own Year 1-3 technology rollout covering Audit Management Software, KFC automation and CCM.

Team Leadership & Capability Building :

• Provide day-to-day guidance to IA team members and support structured development of CA Industrial Trainees.
• Progressively build in-house audit capability to handle high-risk audits over a 3-year horizon.

Key Requirements: Skills and Experience :

Essential :

• 12-15 years of rich experience in Internal audit & related domains
• Chartered Accountant
• Hands-on experience in leading investigations and Speak Up / fraud matters
• Strong risk assessment, team management and audit planning skills
• Ability to manage outsourced audit partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment
• Willingness to travel pan-India as required

Desirable :

• Knowledge and experience of SAP
• CIA or CFE certification
• Experience with Audit Management Software (e.g., TeamMate, Pentana, AuditBoard)
• Experience in continuous control monitoring or data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Work with a leading provider of food & facility management solutions.