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Experience: 12+ yrs
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking an accomplishedย Head of Internal Auditย to lead the organization's internal audit function while strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) practices across the business. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced audit professional who combines strategic thinking with strong operational expertise to build a robust internal control environment and support sustainable business growth.
As the Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for developing and executing a risk-based internal audit strategy, evaluating governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies. You will work closely with executive leadership, business heads, and cross-functional teams to identify risks, improve internal controls, and drive continuous process improvements. This role requires exceptional analytical abilities, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to provide practical, business-focused recommendations that enhance operational effectiveness.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Lead internal audits across finance, operations, technology, compliance, and business functions to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Establish and strengthen Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks, policies, and monitoring processes.
- Identify operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks while recommending practical mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate business processes and implement control improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
- Present audit findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations to senior leadership and relevant governance committees.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure timely closure of identified issues.
- Collaborate with business leaders to promote a strong culture of risk awareness, compliance, and ethical business practices.
- Support regulatory reviews, external audits, and compliance assessments while maintaining accurate audit documentation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team while driving continuous improvement in audit methodologies, tools, and reporting practices.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 12+ years of experience inย Internal Audit,ย Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Risk Management, or Corporate Audit, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-wide internal audit and GRC frameworks.
- Proven experience conducting risk-based audits across financial, operational, compliance, and technology domains.
- In-depth understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and audit standards.
- Experience working with audit methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, and control evaluation techniques.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide commercially practical recommendations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership and executive committees.
- Experience leading high-performing audit teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent will be considered an advantage.
- A proactive, integrity-driven mindset with a passion for strengthening governance, minimizing organizational risk, and driving operational excellence.