Process Excellence & Internal Audit Lead

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Design annual internal audit plan and and work on overall ERM framework.
• Manage the internal audit year plan along with external Internal Audit firm ( Big 4)
• Process Mapping & Re-engineering: Conduct deep-dive root cause analyses, design current and future-state process maps. ( keeping key internal audit findings)
• Data Analytics: Use data tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI to monitor anomalies, fraud risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Workflow Optimization & Automation: Identify bottlenecks in respective processes ( P2P, O2C, R2R etc) ; partner with tech teams to automate manual tasks.
• Continuous Improvement Projects: Lead high-impact transformation projects using Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC/Kaizen) methodologies to minimize waste and scale operations efficiently.
• Change Management: Act as a change agent, facilitating cross-functional workshops to secure leadership alignment and drive adoption of optimized workflows.
• SOP Standardization: Create, update, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments to ensure absolute operational compliance and consistency.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Certifications: Professional certification such as CA, CIA, CISA, or Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt.Education: Bachelors degree mandatory; MBA or B.Tech from a premier institute preferred.
• Experience: 7 to 10 years of combined experience in internal audit, risk management, or process transformation/consulting.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional stakeholder management, strong business case writing skills, and high adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial data analysis, process mapping tools, and internal control frameworks.