Role Purpose

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.

Key Responsibilities1. Internal Audit Execution

Develop and execute annual risk-based internal audit plans.
Lead operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across business functions.
Review adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
Ensure audit engagements are completed within agreed timelines.

2. Risk Management & Controls

Assess key business risks and recommend mitigation measures.
Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
Conduct control self-assessment reviews and risk assessments.
Support management in strengthening enterprise risk management practices.

3. Compliance & Governance





Review compliance with company policies, SOPs, statutory requirements, and industry regulations.
Monitor adherence to regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
Assist in fraud risk assessments and investigations, wherever required.

4. Stakeholder Management

Discuss audit observations with business leadership and functional heads.
Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and audit committees.
Track closure of audit observations and agreed action plans.

5. Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring

Utilize data analytics tools to identify trends, exceptions, and control weaknesses.
Promote automation and continuous auditing techniques.
Leverage ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/etc.) for audit testing and analysis.

6. Team Leadership

Guide and mentor audit team members.
Review audit work papers and ensure quality standards.
Support capability building and knowledge sharing within the audit

📌 CFTM- CMA- Hyderabad (India)
🏢 Birla Carbon
📍 India