Lead - Internal Auditor

Role Overview

Internal Audit will be responsible for driving the organizations end-to-end internal audit function, strengthening the control environment, leading enterprise-wide risk assessments, and partnering with senior leadership to enhance governance and compliance. This role requires a strategic mindset combined with strong operational rigour, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy: Develop the annual audit plan and refine audit methodologies.
• Risk & Controls: Lead enterprise risk assessments and improve internal control frameworks.
• Audit Execution: Oversee audits across all functions and deliver clear reports with actionable insights.
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  Governance & Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen governance, and manage policy updates.
• Fraud Management: Lead investigations into fraud, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with CXOs, business leaders, external auditors, and regulators.
• People Leadership: Mentor the audit team and build capability in analytics and automation.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive use of data analytics, dashboards, and automation to enhance audit efficiency.

Experience & Skills Required

• 1015 years experience in internal audit, risk management, or controllership, ideally in large or multinational organizations.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk frameworks, SOX/IFC, and relevant regulations.
• Proven ability to lead financial, operational, and IT audits.
• Experience managing complex investigations with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• High proficiency in data analytics, audit tools, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Ability to handle multiple audits under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• CA / CFA / MBA (Finance)
• Additional certifications like CIA, CISA, CFE are highly preferred.