Head - Internal Audit - Banking GCC - CA

• Client - Leading Banking GCC
• Location - Gurgaon
• Qualification - CA (Mandatory)

A Head of Internal Audit leads an organization's internal audit function, reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the CEO. They design risk-based annual audit plans, evaluate internal controls and governance, and manage audit teams to ensure regulatory compliance and financial integrity.

• Key Responsibilities
• Audit Planning:
• - Create and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational goals.
• Risk & Controls:
• - Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control structures, risk management, and governance processes.
• Reporting:

• Deliver clear audit reports and tracking frameworks of high-risk findings to the Audit Committee and senior executives.

• Team Leadership:
• - Hire, train, mentor, and manage performance for the internal audit staff.
• Stakeholder Relations:

• Coordinate with external regulators, statutory auditors, and executive leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience:

• 10+ years in financial auditing, risk management, or accounting, with at least 4 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

• Certifications:
• - Professional designations such as CA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CISA.
• Knowledge:
• - Deep understanding of accounting standards, local/international regulatory compliance, and modern internal audit standards.
• Soft Skills:
• - Strong leadership, objective mindset, and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.