Head - Internal Audit - BFSI

- Manage and drive the internal audit activities for PAN India.

- Preparation of the annual Audit plan covering all branches, zonal offices, products and functions in the Zones.

- Spear heading the Audit software implementation and also the Audit Analytics platform.

- Preparation of the Audit Charter and strategy and drive the implementation of various initiatives across zones including Risk based audits.

- Monitor the risk parameters of the business through regular audits and highlight lapses with appropriate recommendation. Ensure timely submission of the audit reports and effective closure.

- Plan and conduct Surprise / unplanned audits in the branches as per the requirement. Also, initiate pre-launch audit at the branches and Area survey verifications if required.

- Execute functional audits like Admin, HR, Operations, IT, Head Office / Zonal Office functions etc as per the requirement from Senior Management.

- Managing some of the critical processes at Head Office related to Manpower planning, Audit templates, Sampling Methodology, Process Manuals, Automation and other initiatives.

- Conduct training to the Audit function and New Joinee on the audit processes.

- Conduct special / thematic audits in the branches based on systemic issues and other key indicators.

- Contribute to the process improvements using the inputs from the audits and ensure the gaps are reduced with increased controls, efficiency and less cost.

- Review and provide inputs to the business and product teams on key process / policy changes, risks and areas of improvements through regular interactions.

- Co-ordinate with investors and external auditors for process run-throughs.

- Represent the audit function in key external meetings involving regulatory bodies.