To independently evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance processes across business operations. The role is responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits, identifying process improvement opportunities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing assurance to management on key business risks.
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Develop and execute annual risk-based internal audit plans.
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Lead operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across business functions.
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Review adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
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Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
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Ensure audit engagements are completed within agreed timelines.
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Assess key business risks and recommend mitigation measures.
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Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
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Conduct control self-assessment reviews and risk assessments.
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Support management in strengthening enterprise risk management practices.
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Review compliance with company policies, SOPs, statutory requirements, and industry regulations.
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Monitor adherence to regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
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Assist in fraud risk assessments and investigations, wherever required.
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Discuss audit observations with business leadership and functional heads.
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Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and audit committees.
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Track closure of audit observations and agreed action plans.
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Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends, exceptions, and control weaknesses.
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Promote automation and continuous auditing techniques.
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Leverage ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/etc.) for audit testing and analysis.
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Guide and mentor audit team members.
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Review audit work papers and ensure quality standards.
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Support capability building and knowledge sharing within the audit function
