- Establish IA framework, audit charter, policies, and operating model.
- Develop Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) plan aligned to regulatory expectations.
- Build audit universe covering operations, compliance, technology, and financial controls.
- Ensure independence and reporting to the Audit Committee.
- Lead onboarding and day-to-day governance of co-source IA partner(s).
- Define audit scope, allocate audits, and review deliverables.
- Ensure
- Quality and consistency of audit execution.
- Adherence to agreed timelines and coverage.
- Alignment with Airtel IA methodology.
- Review audit findings, risk ratings, and root cause analysis.
- Ensure high-quality audit documentation and working papers.
- Review and finalize audit reports before submission to management / Audit Committee.
- Have regular interactions with statutory auditors and be informed of financial issues observed by them.
- Consider statutory audit observations while reviewing the annual plan on a quarterly basis and propose changes to the plan in light of accounting issues noted.
- Monitor closure of audit observations and management action plans.
- Ensure timely closure of high-risk issues.
- Prepare status of action tracker report and be responsible for testing the implementation status of committed actions.
- Review audit workpapers and related correspondence with the co-sourced partner.
- Determine that audit work performed adequately satisfies audit objectives.
- Perform Internal Auditing quality assurance procedures.
Preferred candidate profile
- Chartered Accountant / MBA (Finance), CIA preferred.
- 4-6 years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk / Compliance in NBFC / Banking / Financial Services.
- Exposure to the fintech / digital lending ecosystem.
- Well-versed with RBI regulations and other NBFC-specific regulations.
- Business mindset, analytical ability with an eye for detail, and solid communication skills.
- Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate issues.
- Ability to identify, build, and enhance key relationships, influencing and challenging as required, and partnership governance.
- Have energy, passion, and perseverance to complete every task given.
- Encourage and reinforce bold and cutting-edge ideas and take accountability for decisions.
- Experience managing audit partners / consulting firms (Big 4 / consulting firms).
- Ability to independently manage the IA function with a limited team.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication.