Head of Internal Audit

This role is primarily responsible for leading the Internal Audit function of the organization by developing risk-based audit plans, managing organization-wide audit cycles, strengthening governance and internal control frameworks, and ensuring effective follow-up and closure of audit observations. The role is also responsible for preparation and presentation of audit reports to the CEO, Board, and Board Audit Committee (BAC), coordination of BAC governance activities, and execution of special assignments directed by the CEO, Board, or BAC.

• →Develop and execute annual risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational objectives and risk priorities.
• →Lead organization-wide audit cycles including periodic audits, surprise audits, follow-up reviews, and closure validation of audit observations.
• →Conduct risk assessments to identify critical operational, financial, compliance, and governance risks requiring audit attention.
• →Perform operational, financial, compliance, and system audits to assess effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of records, process efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• →Evaluate internal controls across manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, retail operations, projects/sites, finance, and support functions.
• →Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, tax laws, corporate requirements, and governance standards.
• →Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, revenue leakages, fraud risks, and operational improvement opportunities.
• →Prepare and present internal audit reports, risk summaries, and governance updates to management, CEO, Board, and BAC.
• →Act as focal coordination point for BAC governance including agenda coordination, preparation of presentations, maintenance of action trackers, recording minutes of meetings, and follow-up on agreed action items.
• →Collaborate with functional heads to ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• →Monitor recurring audit observations and recommend systemic improvements to strengthen organizational controls.
• →Support investigation of control breaches, policy violations, fraud indicators, and whistleblower-related concerns where required.
• →Maintain detailed audit documentation, working papers, and audit evidence in line with professional standards.
• →Work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen governance, accountability, and risk management practices across the organization.
• →Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team while ensuring consistency in audit methodologies, reporting standards, and audit quality.
• →Analyze financial statements, budgets, operational reports, and business trends to provide actionable insights to management.
• →Perform any other assignments as directed by the CEO, Board, or Board Audit Committee (BAC).

• CA / ACCA qualified from a recognized professional accounting body.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, governance, or assurance functions, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing risk-based audit plans, managing audit cycles, conducting risk assessments, and leading complex audit assignments.
• Strong exposure to operational, financial, compliance, and process audits within manufacturing, retail, supply chain, or project-based environments.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or plant operations environment is highly preferred.
• Experience in presenting audit findings, governance reports, and risk insights to senior management, Board, and Board Audit Committee (BAC).
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, corporate governance practices, risk management principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Sound knowledge of taxation, statutory compliance, and corporate governance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, process risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial statements, operational data, budgets, and business performance indicators.
• Strong command over audit documentation, working papers, audit evidence management, and reporting standards.
• Effective leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional coordination, and drive closure of audit observations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and business reporting environments will be an added advantage.