Head of Internal Audit

Reporting Line: The Internal Audit function in India is a subset of Group Internal Audit (“GIA”) and works as an independent function reporting directly to the Head, GIA, respective Audit Committees of the Market and dotted line reporting to Business CEOs. Key Responsibilities in India Market: for India Audit Committees’ proceedings and whistleblowing administration India Annual Audit Plan in consultation with Head, GIA, for Audit Committees’ approval GIA’s Annual Audit Plan for India Internal Financial Controls testing as per the regulatory requirements for India entities co-ordinate, lead, supervise and review the work of the audit team to ensure project quality and effectiveness. This includes the management of audit projects and drafting reports for Management and Audit Committees. and audit the key controls of the business to assess its control effectiveness and recommend improvements to current processes and systems adherence to GIA’s audit methodologies and standards risk-based and agile audit approach the team performance and effectiveness through technology, data, and other relevant methods such as 5S and Kaizen Provide guidance to and drive optimum utilization of the Technology & Analytics platform to gain efficiency and other value add positive working relationships with stakeholders in India and corporate functions Head, GIA in reviewing and managing operating costs pertaining to the IA function efficient use of audit resources to meet local IA and GIA’s requirements Key Responsibilities in Projects with GIA Department: with GIA’s Business Lead or Country Lead Auditor: resources to support other Country Lead Auditor when required the audit for other markets when required in other ad-hoc assignments Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Economics or Computer Science. Prefers candidates with professional certification such as CPA/CIA/CISA/CISSP/ICWA. Experiences : Minimum 15 years of work experience with 5 years leading the internal audit and/or risk department in a large / mid-sized listed organization Exposure to market landscape, business operating model and processes in specific industry/sector Capability to quickly spot areas for strengthening / improving process weaknesses which are likely to impact the business Experience of defining, implementing and governing internal audit strategy, framework, and policy Ability to understand business process and carry out the process documentation in an analytical and meticulous manner Ability to interact well with directors and senior management Exposure to framework, tools & techniques pertaining to enterprise controls Behavioral Competencies: assertive, detail oriented, dispassionate, open-minded, and versatile in his/her approach to meet the day-to-day challenges of the role and teamwork oriented to ensure Internal audit function aligns with business growth goals ability to foster a culture of fairness, transparency, compliance and accountability in the business interpersonal and influencing skills to interact effectively with an everchanging environment and to successfully influence the stakeholders written, verbal and presentation skills necessary to present audit findings at the board level as a driver of continuous improvement and innovation in the audit process