Team Lead - Internal Audit
Location: Bangalore
Job Purpose:
The Team Leader Internal Audit supports the HOS in delivering the annual audit plan by leading audit assignments, supervising audit staff, evaluating internal controls and risk management processes, and ensuring timely, high-quality reporting. The role provides assurance on operational efficiency, financial integrity, and legal compliance while promoting continuous improvement across the organization for defined geography.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Head of Section Internal Audit in developing quarterly and annual audit plans, encompassing management audits and legal compliance reviews.
2. Conduct and review management audit assignments to ensure strict adherence to internal control requirements.
3. Support team members in the end-to-end management audit process, including planning, fieldwork execution, documentation, discussion, reporting, and final report issuance.
4. Monitor and ensure timely completion of management audits and legal compliance audits.
5. Coordinate and support external audit firms to ensure audit engagements are conducted according to established guidelines.
6. Monitor, track, and report implementation status of previous audit action points.
7. Ensure accurate and comprehensive audit documentation is maintained.
8. Lead and conduct surprise and year-end inventory verifications.
9. Support the HOS in gathering data and information for the Ethics and Vigilance team.
10. Ensure Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) updates prior to annual IFC testing.
11. Oversee gate controls and GRC approval processes, including Segregation of Duties (SoD) reviews.
Education & Experience:
Experience in Internal Audit
10+ years of relevant experience
Key Technical Competencies:
1. Critical thinking and risk assessment Advanced
2. Time management Advanced
3. Problem-solving and process improvement Advanced
4. Continuous monitoring tools Advanced
5. Independent working and team supervision Advanced
6. Internal Audit report drafting Advanced
7. Microsoft Office and SAP Advanced
8. Understanding of laws, regulations, and industry standards Intermediate
