Head-Internal Audit.

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 4000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 40-50 LPA)

Min Experience: 18 years

Location: Chennai

JobType: full-time

This leadership role serves as the organization’s Chief Audit Executive, providing strategic direction to the internal audit function and playing a key role in corporate governance. You will oversee a comprehensive audit program—including performance, financial, and compliance reviews—across all company locations and dedicated units. The role requires strong expertise in risk assessment, audit planning, internal controls, and operational excellence. As a senior member of executive management, you will guide audit strategy, strengthen internal controls, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Define departmental objectives aligned with organizational priorities and review progress at regular intervals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage audit teams, ensuring effective planning, execution, training, and performance management.
• Direct the assessment of enterprise-wide risks and oversee the creation of the annual internal audit plan.
• Identify process improvement and cost-saving opportunities; prepare findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct annual planning discussions with auditors and secure approval from the Audit Committee.
• Develop and assign detailed audit plans, ensuring timely communication and coordination with all auditees.
• Establish and refine audit procedures—issue identification, criteria creation, evidence review, and documentation.
• Review audit reports submitted by audit staff and ensure timely consolidation for monthly management reporting.
• Monitor corrective actions for major deviations and present outcomes to the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure internal audits across units are completed as planned.
• Lead comprehensive audits across diverse business divisions to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Represent the internal audit function in management meetings and external interactions.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets (manpower, revenue, and capital) for the audit function.
• Deliver clear, concise audit findings through written reports and presentations to senior leadership and the board.
• Drive continuous professional development within the team, recommending training and upskilling programs.
• Support recruitment efforts to build a highly skilled internal audit team.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 18–25 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance, with strong leadership capabilities.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with a deep understanding of internal control frameworks, RCMs, and audit methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems—SAP expertise is a mandatory requirement.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (IDEA, ACL, Power BI) and the ability to leverage them for exception reporting and insights.
• Strong ability to interpret complex IT or technical audit reports and present them in a clear, concise manner for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills across all levels of leadership.
• Experience with manufacturing operations, internal audits across multiple locations, and international audit exposure.
• Preferred certifications: CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to strengthen governance, drive continuous improvement, and uphold audit integrity.
• Age limit: Up to 52 years.