A diversified financial services group is hiring an AVP for its Group Assurance and Risk function, reporting to the Executive Vice President - Group Assurance and Risk.

Key: this is a second-line oversight seat, not an audit-execution seat. The role reviews and raises the quality of other group entities' internal audit functions rather than running audits directly.

Key responsibilities:
Advise, assess and moderate the implementation of Accounting Standards and compliance with applicable laws
Review internal audit reports at various stages and discuss findings with IA heads and stakeholders
Provide independent advisory input on internal audit scope and coverage, methodology and audit frequency, and reporting quality across group entities




Assess the maturity and effectiveness of internal audit functions in emerging or developing group entities and support implementation of best practice
Provide detailed guidance for thematic and horizontal audits across group entities on key focus areas and emerging risks
Support Group Assurance & Risk on other projects including valuations, restructuring strategies and inputs on group company policies
Prepare transparent, impactful reports for senior management and governance forums.
Chartered Accountant is a hard requirement.
Relocation to Pune is required.
Chartered Accountant - mandatory.
Certified Internal Auditor preferred, not required.
12+ years post-qualification with internal audit or risk experience in BFSI.

📌 Associate Vice President Assurance Group Internal Audit Pune (India)
🏢 Intellectual Capital HR Consulting
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