Head - Internal Audit - BFS

Head Internal Audit : India, Srilanka, Nepal and BanglaDesh

Position Base : Bangalore

Reporting to : Head AMERA (Asia, Middle East, Russia, Africa)

Salary : Industry Best, Not a constraint for right candidate (sweet spot around 40-45 Lakh)

ROLE :

India is one of our key markets, and its success is critical for Client's growth. With the increasing complexity and multiple lines of business that the Group has in India that is projected to continue growing, this position is strategic to support growth in a sustainable way. Audit and Consulting Services (ACS) is looking for a Head of Internal Audit based out of Bangalore, India. The head of Internal Audit leads and performs audits and risk assessments of the Company's operations/subsidiaries primarily in the Pan India region, including Nep al and Sri Lanka to ensure value-added support to the business. The audit activities range from financial and operational reviews to special investigations.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Assist the Head, Internal Audit, AMERA in developing and executing the annual audit plan, primarily in the Pan-India Region

- Identify operational improvements and develop cost-effective measures to mitigate overall exposure to business risks.

- Working with the various stakeholders across the organization to identify and implement best practices and effective controls across the region. Closely link with other parties in ACS department and Corporate functions

- Recommend internal control improvements that may include operational enhancements or efficiencies, and the preparation of audit reports as well as documenting control

- Independently carry out ad-hoc/special projects as assigned and working with India management to design and implement effective controls

- Communicate with audit findings and prepare audit reports with a high standard of professionalism and consideration of the auditee's environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES :

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Collaborative work style

- High level of independence, initiative, integrity, and resourcefulness

- Analytical and results orientation

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

- Degree in Accountancy or equivalent (CIA/CPA preferred)

- Around 10 years audit experience gained primarily in a Big 4 and MNC environment in an Internal Audit capacity

- Strong knowledge of auditing procedures/techniques and accounting standards, operational controls

- 50% traveling within India and the AMERA region