Team Lead Internal Audit

Job Summary

This role is for an Internal Audit Executive, responsible for executing comprehensive audits as per the defined audit plan, with a focus on risk identification, compliance validation, and process improvement. The position demands hands-on involvement throughout the audit lifecycle—including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up—while ensuring documentation accuracy and stakeholder alignment. It requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of systems like SAP, and a commitment to continuous learning and team collaboration.

" Roles & Responsibilities

Execute internal audits as per the audit plan, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting, under the guidance of the Team Leader or Group Leader.

Gather and analyze preliminary business information—such as MIS data, MRM presentations, and previous audit reports—to define the audit scope and understand key risks.

Conduct process walkthroughs with business owners, validate samples against SOPs and policies, and identify any deviations or inconsistencies.

Prepare and organize audit workpapers in a structured manner to ensure traceability, completeness, and readiness for future reference.

Draft detailed audit reports, including observations, root cause analysis, and risk implications, and discuss findings with process owners to incorporate their comments and action plans.

Perform follow-ups on open audit observations, validate the implementation of agreed actions, and escalate unresolved issues to senior audit leadership.

Support internal and statutory audit activities and clarify queries with appropriate documentation and explanations.

Contribute to team development through knowledge-sharing sessions, presentations, and pursuing professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CFE for continuous learning.

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Educational Qualification

Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA) are mandatory.

Minimum Work Experience

10+ years of experience

Skills & Attributes & Critical Exposures Functional Skills

Internal Auditing

Financial Accounting

Fraud Detection

Audit Report Preparation

Internal Controls

Compliance Management

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Due Diligence

Resident Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Knowledge

Business Acumen

Process Management

Behavioural Skills

Analytical Rigor: Demonstrates a sharp ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify risks, and uncover anomalies with precision and objectivity.

Integrity and Professional Ethics: Upholds confidentiality and fairness while handling sensitive audit findings, maintaining trust across stakeholder interactions.

Curiosity and Initiative: Eager to explore underlying causes of audit issues and contribute to improvements, while proactively investing in learning and certification growth.

Critical Exposures

3+ years of experience in areas of Process Audit, Corporate Audit or Markets Audit is preferred

Experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework