Partner & Head - Internal Audit - Consulting Firm

Job Title: Partner & Head - Internal Audit

Location: Mumbai or Delhi (preference Mumbai)

Role Overview:

The firm is looking to appoint a Partner & Head Internal Audit to lead and scale its internal audit and risk advisory practice from Mumbai or Delhi, working closely with the partner group and key clients. The role combines practice leadership, client relationship management and team development across manufacturing and services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead internal audit and risk advisory engagements, including operational, compliance and process audits for mid to large corporates.

- Oversee risk assessments, annual audit planning, execution and reporting, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory expectations and value addition to client.

- Grow the internal audit portfolio in while also developing mandates in manufacturing/ services/ BFSI sector.

- Present key findings and recommendations to senior management and audit committees and drive implementation support where required.

- Build, mentor and supervise high-performing internal audit teams.

Preferred Background:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant with around 15+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management or risk advisory, preferably in professional services or large corporates. He should have spent substantial amount of time in a Consulting firm.

- Significant experience with manufacturing and services will be an added advantage.

- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk-based internal audit methodologies and applicable regulatory expectations.

- Demonstrated leadership, client relationship management and business development capabilities at a senior level.

Compensation:

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, client portfolio and overall business contribution.