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06/03 Snigdha Singh
Client Manager at ABC Consultants

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Head - Internal Audit - NBFC (12-20 yrs)

Chennai Job Code: 1384115

Head - Internal Audit ( Investment Company)

JOB OBJECTIVE :

This role will build, manage and control a robust Internal Audit function, that will assess and make appropriate recommendations to improve the governance processes on business decision making, risk management and control; promote appropriate ethics and values within the organization; and ensure effective performance management and staff accountability, etc.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Description :

- The HIA will build and manage a full risk based internal audit function and framework, in conjugation with the audit committee chair.

- Ensure that the function carries out its responsibilities as defined by the regulator, established policies and procedures as approved by the Board and sound national and international best practices.

- Ensure independent risk assessments for the purpose of formulating a risk-based audit plan covering risks at various levels/areas (corporate and branch, the portfolio, and individual transactions, etc.) as also the associated processes.

- Develop a strong assessment framework as well as enterprise risk management for reporting various business activities in the form of a functional audit. Will ensure that the risk assessment process includes identification of inherent business risks in various activities undertaken, evaluation of the effectiveness of control systems for monitoring the inherent risks of the business activities ('Control risk') and drawing-up a risk-matrix for both the factors viz., inherent business risks and control risks

- Plan and supervises auditing programs. Develop and maintain the Internal Audit Procedures to ensure that best practice is taken account of and at the conclusion of audit visits provide a full briefing to the MD & CEO and to the board if required.

- Present the audit report to the CEO/CFO/ Heads of Function, highlighting any areas of concern.

- Review and evaluate corrective measures for satisfaction of audit findings as well as monitor adequacy of corrective procedures.

- Develop risk-rating systems for departments and comprehensive audit checklists.

- Check authenticity of transactions and adherence to systems and procedures.

- Verify that all statutory requirements are fulfilled by the organisation ensuring all necessary certificates, licenses and notices are in place

- Ensure continuous market awareness, the concerned risk factors to be studied in detail and alerted to avert possible losses

- Ensure final reports are issued with all recommendations agreed and accepted by the audited individual/group

SPECIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES :

- CA or equivalent with 12+ years of internal audit experience in the Financial sector

Key skills/traits necessary to succeed in this role :

- A creative bent of mind to propose, assess and evaluate ideas

- Emotional intelligence to deal with multiple internal and external stakeholders

- Result and action oriented; Ability to stretch oneself and deliver on tight timelines in an unstructured ecosystem

- Excellent communication and influencing skills.

- Strong project management and execution skills

- Interest in financial inclusion and the opportunities that this space represents

- Problem solving attitude

- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, self-motivated individual having an ability to work individually and as leader of a team

Women-friendly workplace:

Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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