About Quest Global - Where Innovation Meets Impact

We are Quest Global. We are in the business of engineering, but what we are really building is a brighter future. It is not just what we do, but why we do it that makes us different. We believe engineering has the unique opportunity to solve the problems of today that stand in the way of tomorrow.

For 29 years, we have strived to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems. As a global organization headquartered in Singapore, we live and work in 20 countries, with 104 global delivery centers, driven by 23,000+ extraordinary employees who make the impossible possible every day.

Quest Global brings deep industry knowledge and digital expertise to deliver end-to-end global product engineering services. We bring together technologies and industries alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise to solve problems better, and faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most important and large-scale challenges across the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, MedTech & Healthcare, Rail, Semiconductor and Telecommunication industries.

Position Overview

Position Title : Head – Internal Audit

Location : Bengaluru, India

Scope The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function to ensure the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. This role involves developing and implementing audit strategies, identifying operational and financial risks, providing independent assurance to senior management and the Board regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership:





- Develop and implement the internal audit strategy in alignment with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the risk-based audit planning process, ensuring comprehensive coverage of high-risk areas.
- Advise senior management and the Board on audit findings, risk exposure, and control deficiencies.

2. Audit Operations:

- Plan, manage, and execute internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
- Ensure timely reporting of audit findings, along with actionable recommendations for process improvements.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.

3. Risk Management

- Identify, assess, and prioritize operational, financial, and compliance risks.
- Collaborate with management to develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Stay updated on emerging risks and industry trends.

4. Compliance and Governance

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior across the organization.
- Review and improve internal policies and procedures to strengthen controls.

5. Team Leadership and Development

- Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Oversee audit staff recruitment, training, and career development.




- Manage departmental resources effectively to achieve audit objectives.

6. Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and present audit reports to the Audit Committee and senior management.
- Provide consultative support for business process improvements.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CPA, or CISA preferred.
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or related functions, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience within a global Engineering Services/IT or BFSI industry is preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, professional judgment, and proficiency in audit and data analytics tools.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Timely execution of the annual audit plan.
- Effective implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
- Measurable improvements in risk mitigation, process efficiency, and control effectiveness.
- Compliance with applicable regulatory and governance requirements.
- Team performance, capability development, and engagement.

Work Environment:

- Primarily office-based, with occasional travel to operational sites and branch offices.
- May require extended working hours during peak audit cycles.

📌 Global Head - Internal Audit (Bengaluru)
🏢 Quest Global
📍 Bengaluru