DGM-Internal Audit

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Leader to lead the organization's internal audit, risk management and process
assurance function. The role will be responsible for independently evaluating
business processes, identifying enterprise and operational risks, strengthening
internal controls and driving improvements across functions.

The position will work closely with senior leadership and
the Audit Committee, providing an independent view of business risks,
control effectiveness and process gaps.

The individual should bring strong exposure to Big 4 along
with the ability to understand the business from an operational and commercial
perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead
  the overall Internal Audit function, including annual audit
  planning, risk assessment, execution, reporting and closure of audit
  observations.
  
• Develop
  and drive a risk-based internal audit framework aligned with
  business priorities and emerging risks.
  
• Conduct
  audits across key business functions including Finance, Supply Chain,
  Procurement, Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, Sales, Projects and
  Corporate functions.
  
• Review
  business processes, identify control gaps and assess the effectiveness of
  existing internal controls and governance mechanisms.
  
• Provide
  an independent assessment of operational, financial, compliance and
  process risks and recommend practical corrective actions.
  
• Partner
  with business and functional leadership to ensure timely implementation
  and closure of audit recommendations.
  
• Lead process audits and thematic reviews, going beyond financial
  compliance to evaluate efficiency, controls, governance and business
  performance.
  
• Bring
  a strong business/operational perspective to audit assessments and
  understand the commercial implications of identified risks.
  
• Coordinate
  with external/statutory auditors and ensure appropriate alignment
  between internal and external audit activities.
  
• Prepare
  and present audit findings, risk themes and remediation status to senior
  management and the Audit Committee.
  
• Support
  the Audit Committee with meaningful insights on significant business
  risks, control weaknesses and areas requiring management attention.
  
• Monitor
  recurring audit issues and drive root-cause analysis and sustainable
  remediation rather than only identifying control exceptions.
  
• Establish
  and strengthen internal audit policies, SOPs, methodologies and
  governance processes.
  
• Leverage data analytics, automation and digital audit tools to improve audit
  coverage, monitoring and risk identification.
  
• Identify
  opportunities for digitalization and continuous improvement within
  the audit function.
  
• Build
  and mentor the internal audit team and manage audit assignments,
  priorities and deliverables.
  
• Maintain
  strong working relationships with business heads while preserving the independence
  and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.
  

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• 10-14
  years of overall experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Process
  Assurance, Controls or related areas.
  
• Candidates
  should have handled end-to-end internal audit assignments rather
  than only individual audit processes.
  
• Strong
  understanding of business processes, risk, internal controls and
  governance.
  
• Experience
  interacting with CXOs, business heads, senior management and Audit
  Committees.
  
• Should
  have experience in preparing and presenting audit findings / risk
  reports to senior stakeholders.
  
• Exposure
  to global / multi-location businesses and international audit
  environments will be preferred.
  
• Strong
  understanding of process-driven and risk-based auditing.
  
• Experience
  with data analytics, audit automation or digitalization of internal
  audit would be an advantage.
  
• Strong
  communication, stakeholder management, analytical and presentation skills.
  
• The
  individual should be capable of functioning as the overall owner of the
  Internal Audit function, with the maturity and independence required
  to challenge senior stakeholders when necessary.