Head - Management Assurance - CA

Head - Management Assurance

Description:

Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

Function: Audit & Risk

Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer

About the Role:

A leading global manufacturing and technology-driven enterprise is seeking a seasoned professional to lead its Management Assurance function.

This role will be responsible for strengthening enterprise-wide risk management, internal controls, governance frameworks, and driving operational excellence across domestic and international operations.

The position requires a strategic leader who can act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and ensure alignment between risk oversight and business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Audit & Assurance Leadership

- Develop and execute a risk-based Annual Audit Plan aligned with business priorities

- Align assurance initiatives with organizational strategy and key performance drivers

- Provide forward-looking risk insights to leadership

2. Enterprise Risk Management

- Identify emerging business risks and control vulnerabilities

- Drive mitigation strategies across manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions

- Embed a risk-aware culture within business decision-making

3. Governance & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., SEBI, SOX, ISO)

- Oversee compliance audits and investigations, including whistleblower matters

- Strengthen control environment across global operations

4. Operational Excellence & Value Creation

- Deliver actionable audit insights that improve efficiency and optimize costs

- Promote adoption of data analytics, automation, and digital audit tools

- Support process transformation initiatives

5. Stakeholder Engagement

- Present audit findings and risk assessments to Executive Leadership and Audit Committee

- Collaborate with statutory auditors, external consultants, and global audit teams

- Act as a business partner to functional leaders

Candidate Profile:

- Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)

- Additional certifications such as CISA / CPA / MBA (Finance / Risk) preferred

Experience:

- 12 to 18 years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk / Assurance

- Minimum 5 years in a leadership capacity

- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology-led industries preferred

- Exposure to listed or global enterprise environments desirable

Key Competencies:

- Strong understanding of internal controls and risk frameworks

- Working knowledge of SAP, GRC tools, and data analytics

- Executive-level communication and influencing skills

- High integrity and business acumen

- Ability to manage confidential and high-stakes scenarios