Head of Internal Audit

Role Overview

Internal Audit will be responsible for driving the organization’s 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.

● 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

● 10–15 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.