Head of Internal Audit

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit Planning & Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Annual Audit Plan based on risk assessments aligned with business priorities.
• Present the annual plan, audit universe, and risk insights to the Audit Committee for approval.
• Establish internal audit methodologies, frameworks, and SOPs to bring consistency and structure across all audits.

Audit Execution & Reporting

• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits across corporate offices and plant locations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, financial integrity, and process efficiency across all business units.
• Review audit findings and ensure high-quality audit reports with clear observations, impact, and recommendations.
• Present significant audit findings and updates to the Audit Committee and senior leadership.

Risk Management & Control Improvements

• Conduct regular risk assessments , identifying gaps related to operational efficiency, cost leakages, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Partner with business leaders to design actionable control recommendations .
• Monitor and validate implementation of corrective actions and control enhancements.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Support the board and leadership in strengthening governance practices and transparency.
• Ensure audit coverage of key functions: Procurement, Treasury, Sales, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Finance, HR & Payroll, Production, and IT.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Internal Audit team to enhance capabilities in risk assessment, control evaluation, and audit execution.
• Conduct periodic training on business controls, audit standards, and fraud detection techniques.

Fraud Risk Management

• Lead and oversee investigations relating to fraud, misconduct, or policy violations.
• Recommend remediation plans and ensure preventive controls are implemented.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Production, and Commercial teams to gather insights and ensure process transparency.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring alignment and minimizing duplication of efforts.

Educational Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA / ACA / FCA) preferred
• OR ACCA / CIA / CISA / CIMA with strong audit exposure
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or Business Administration is a plus

Experience Requirements

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or head-of-function role
• Strong experience in FMCG / Manufacturing / Large enterprise audit environments is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-location audits (plants + corporate)
• Solid understanding of ERP environments (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)