internal audit lead

Overview

Lead the Group internal audit function, independently evaluating governance, risk management and internal controls, and leading the annual audit plan.

What you'll do

• Conduct the annual financial risk assessment of the Group.
• Develop and execute risk-based annual internal audit plans in collaboration with the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation.
• Develop risk management policies and procedures and ensure they are communicated and adhered to throughout the organization.
• Ensure continuous review and testing of the internal control framework.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and best practices in risk management to keep the company's risk framework current and effective.
• Lead the planning, determine appropriate testing methodologies, and monitor the testing and reporting phases for operational, financial reporting and financial systems IT audits.
• Draft clear, actionable audit reports summarizing findings, root causes and recommendations.
• Present findings to leadership management and process owners at the conclusion of each audit.
• Support the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation in preparing materials for Board/Audit committee presentations, and attend these sessions as needed to provide subject-matter expertise.
• Define, in collaboration with management, remediation plans and monitor tasks up to their conclusion.
• Support external auditor coordination and review.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Chartered Accountant.
• Strong internal audit/external audit experience.
• Experience across financial, operational and IT audit domains.
• Prior experience in management.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO) and relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR.
• Understanding of ERP systems and IT general controls.
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with English verbal and writing proficiency.
• Ability to run multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders across different locations.
• Ability to work concurrently in a multi time zones context (CET and EST primarily).
• Reliability and trustworthiness.
• Proactive thinker.
• Ability to lead change, manage complex projects, prioritize tasks effectively and maintain strong engagement with key stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification: CPA, CIA or equivalent.
• Big 4 internal or external audit experience.
• Understanding of ERP systems (Oracle, Planful, SuiteProjects Pro, Optro).
• Experience in Agile methodologies and consulting.

Details

• Full-time position based in Bangalore.
• Reports directly to the Group SVP-Internal controls and Transformation.
• Limited travel expected.
• Remote and hybrid work options available, country-dependent.