Planning:

- Lead Risk Assessment, prepare annual Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) plan and define audit frequency.

- Review policy and process documents to ensure adequate coverage / inclusion in internal audit scope document.

- Ensure audits are assigned and carried out by the auditors as per the defined audit process.

Execution:

- Execute Process audits, SOX audit, IFC audit, and Concurrent audits within specified timeline.

- Review and evaluate the design of internal controls and assess operating effectiveness of internal controls.

- Perform Data analysis - identification of early warning signals and audit areas for further deep dive.

- Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of risk based analysis of the business operations, and understanding of data sources that drive the analytics.

- Conduct audits in compliance with the policies & procedures as per Internal Audit Standards.

- Timely escalation and reporting of significant audit issues / audit findings to Head Internal Audit.

- Conduct any special assignments / tasks if required, in consultation with the Head-Internal audit.

- Monitor and enhance audit procedures to ensure that they adequately address the risk associated with the company.

- Utilize knowledge and expertise to conduct thematic reviews and special reviews.

Reporting:

- Analyze report findings and provide adequate recommendations to improve control and risk framework.

- Ensure effective follow up for timely closure of open issues.

- Ensure maintaining quality of audit reports by using checklists, thorough documentation of the findings and adhering to the highest professional standards of quality, objectivity, integrity and honesty in the audits conducted.

- Systematically and in an organized way should store the audit data, evidences and audit reports of the allocated audits.

- Develop and present audit summaries and current status on a monthly / quarterly / half yearly / yearly basis to Head-Internal Audit.

Professionalism & Stakeholders Coordination:

- Coordinate and build professional relationship with Auditee to complete the assigned tasks in an effective and efficient manner.

- Exhibit the highest quality of character and professional ethics and high level of discretion in handling confidential information.

- Ensure self and audit staff demonstrate high degree of professionalism during their interaction with stakeholders and peers.

- Ensure ethical conduct of audit staff throughout the auditing and reporting process.

- Follow trends in the audit field and adapt them for the audit function.

Leading & Managing Audit Team:

- Manage a team of internal audit professionals, lead their professional development, build effective teams and manage budget.

- Planning manpower requirement and optimum utilization of available audit resource.

- Lead the skilled & talented audit teams including at remote locations.

- Recruit and groom the assigned audit team.

- Plan & conduct training for the audit team members.