Chief Internal Audit Officer

This role is for a leading affordable housing finance company, an approved Home Loan company by NHB, providing Home Loans to self-employed, Low and Middle-Income Families primarily from semi-urban and rural areas. It has a subsidiary NBFC registered with RBI, focused on creating new economic opportunities for deserving small business entrepreneurs by giving SME loans for their business purposes. It has 370 branches across 6 states with 4200+ employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Individual needs to take full accountability for internal audits of all the Functions of the HFC and its Subsidiary (NBFC).

- Stakeholder engagement and contribution to concise and insightful reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board.

- Periodic discussion with all functional heads (including Top Management) regarding audit observations and concerns.

- Managing a team of 15 - 20 professionals in ensuring timely audit of branches and HO functions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant.

- Experience: 15 to 20 years in NBFC / HFC / Small Finance Bank / Bank.

- Job Location: Chennai (Head Office).

- Any certification in Internal Audit will be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES EXPECTED:

- Hands-on experience in Internal Audit with NBFCs / Small Finance Banks / Banks.

- Experience in handling audit of loan products viz., Home Loan, LAP, MSME etc.

- Experience in team handling as well as Senior Management (including Directors in the Committees / Board).

- Strong understanding of Risk based Internal Audit framework of RBI, Regulatory compliances and risk management practices.

- Willing to travel to branches for internal audit, as and when required.