Internal Auditor-Assistant Director

Assistant Director - GDS Internal Audit

Your key responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Lead and oversee end-to-end internal audit engagements, including risk assessments, scoping, planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Ensure audits are executed in line with the Internal Audit methodology, IIA standards, and organisational policies.
• Apply risk-based judgement to prioritise audit areas, identify emerging risks, and adjust audit scope where necessary.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, and audit reports to ensure quality, clarity, and consistency.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency. 

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and function leaders, providing practical, value-adding insights on risks, controls, and governance
• Lead discussions on audit observations, risk implications, and remediation actions with stakeholders.
• Drive agreement on root causes, risk ownership, and realistic remediation plans, while maintaining professional independence.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively, including navigating sensitive discussions and competing priorities

Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop audit team members across levels
• Allocate work, manage performance, and provide timely feedback aligned with audit quality and professional standards.
• Build team capability in technical auditing, risk assessment, documentation quality, and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as a role model for professional scepticism, ethical behaviour, and audit excellence.

Risk, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the annual audit planning process, risk assessments, and audit universe updates.
• Identify systemic issues, trends, and emerging risks across audits and escalate appropriately.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodology, templates, reporting standards, and use of technology.
• Provide input into management reporting, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership committees.

Quality, Compliance & Professional Standards

• Ensure compliance with IIA Standards, internal quality assurance requirements, and regulatory expectations where applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality and independence while exercising sound professional judgement.

Skills and attributes for success

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of internal audit, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Extensive experience in leading audits, including complex and concurrent audits
• Strong understanding of organisational processes across functions such as Finance, Procurement, Operations, Talent, and Shared Services
• High standards of audit documentation, review, and reporting
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes, trends, and practical solutions
• Experience in leveraging data analytics, audit tools, and technology-enabled audit approaches
• Exposure to AI-based audit tools, automation, and emerging audit technologies is an advantage

Leadership & Behavioural Skills

• Strong judgement, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior levels
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Well-organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, including coaching and performance management
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA / CIA or equivalent professional qualification 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline 
• 10–14+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit
• Demonstrated experience in leading audits and managing teams in a complex, global environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in a Big 4 / large professional services firm or a complex multinational organisation
• Experience across multiple domains such as Finance, Procurement, Operations, IT, or Shared Services
• Familiarity with data analytics driven audits and continuous auditing approaches
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organisation or shared services environment
• Strong interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI in audit processes
• A mindset focused on quality, continuous improvement, and value addition