Senior Manager Internal Audit

Position Summary:

To lead the Internal Audit function by developing and executing a risk-based internal audit plan, evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems, ensuring timely closure of audit observations, strengthening policy governance, and providing independent assurance to the Audit Committee and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned with organizational objectives and key business risks.
• Lead financial, operational, compliance, process, and special audits across all business functions.
• Ensure timely execution of audit assignments and preparation of accurate, objective, and actionable audit reports.
• Track and monitor audit observations until closure and provide periodic status reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Prepare Audit Committee agendas, presentations, reports, and supporting documentation, and present audit findings during committee meetings.
• Manage policy governance, including policy log maintenance, document numbering, policy reviews, approvals, and communication.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.
• Build effective relationships with business leaders, external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers while maintaining audit independence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team and drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies, tools, and reporting practices.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Assurance.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role managing enterprise-wide internal audit activities.
• Experience presenting to Audit Committees and senior executives.

Required Competencies

• Internal Audit Leadership
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Audit Planning & Execution
• Policy Management
• Audit Committee Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Report Writing & Presentation
• People Development
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP), including business processes, process audits, and operational audit practices.

Originally posted on Himalayas