Ola Electric Mobility - Lead Internal Auditor

Role Overview:

- Internal Audit will be responsible for driving the organization's end-to-end internal audit function, strengthening the control environment, leading enterprise-wide risk assessments, and partnering with senior leadership to enhance governance and compliance.

- This role requires a strategic mindset combined with strong operational rigour, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Audit Strategy: Develop the annual audit plan and refine audit methodologies.

- Risk & Controls: Lead enterprise risk assessments and improve internal control frameworks.

- Audit Execution: Oversee audits across all functions and deliver clear reports with actionable insights.

- Governance & Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen governance, and manage policy updates.

- Fraud Management: Lead investigations into fraud, misconduct, and policy violations.

- Stakeholder Management: Work closely with CXOs, business leaders, external auditors, and regulators.

- People Leadership: Mentor the audit team and build capability in analytics and automation.

- Continuous Improvement: Drive use of data analytics, dashboards, and automation to enhance audit efficiency.

Experience & Skills Required:

- 10-15 years' experience in internal audit, risk management, or controllership, ideally in large or multinational organizations.

- Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk frameworks, SOX/IFC, and relevant regulations.

- Proven ability to lead financial, operational, and IT audits.

- Experience managing complex investigations with sound judgment.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

- High proficiency in data analytics, audit tools, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).