Head - Internal Audit - NBFC - CA

Role Overview:

The Head Audit will lead the internal audit function and provide independent assessment of the organizations internal controls, risk management practices, operational processes, and regulatory compliance. The role will drive audit strategy, identify control gaps, support fraud prevention, and provide insights to senior management and the Board.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the overall internal audit function across the organization.

- Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

- Conduct independent reviews of internal controls, processes, and risk management frameworks.

- Oversee operational, financial, process, and compliance audits across business functions.

- Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.

- Drive fraud risk identification, detection, prevention, and investigation initiatives.

- Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.

- Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of agreed corrective actions.

- Work closely with business and functional leaders to strengthen internal controls and processes.

- Prepare audit reports and present key findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and the Board.

- Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, processes, and governance frameworks.

- Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team.

Key Skills:

- Internal Audit

- Process Audit

- Operational & Financial Audit

- Risk-Based Auditing

- Internal Controls

- Regulatory Compliance

- Fraud Detection & Prevention

- Risk Management

- Audit Planning & Governance

- Board / Senior Management Reporting

- Process Improvement