RIL - Team Lead - Audit - Retail Vertical

Team Lead - Audit (Retail)

Audit Delivery accountability :

- It is expected that the TL acts as Lead Auditor on audits across the year which involves leading a team of other Group Audit team members to deliver impactful audit reports, providing coaching, support, mentoring and development.

- Understanding the specific risks and controls related to the audit and developing a Terms of Reference and test plan to address the audit objectives.

- Engaging with the business effectively in a professional manner to facilitate audit delivery.

- Managing relationships with the audit team, senior business leaders and other functional leaders.

- Apply subject matter knowledge (audit and/or business) to the audit work.

- Managing audit fieldwork, business communications, reporting and close-out in line with the function#s requirements.

- Ensuring conformance to Group Audit#s delivery process.

- Delivery of high quality, well written audit reports.

- Management of budget / time allocations for allocated audits.

- Notifying the HOA/AM in a timely manner of any other notable issues or items that may require their attention in the course of audit delivery.

- Act as the first point of escalation to resolve differences in opinion between auditors and auditees.

Other Accountabilities :

- In addition to audit accountabilities, Team Leads may contribute to some of the following activities within Group Audit (the specifics will be agreed in individual R-Plans or via the schedule):

- Supporting Group Head of Audit, Head of Audit and Audit Managers in developing a draft annual Audit Program in line with IA#s methodology.

- Supporting/contributing to the development of a common audit approach and tools to related audit areas.

- Developing and managing relationships with peer level leaders and promoting the work of Group Audit amongst auditees and peer level colleagues

- Leading or supporting the production of Business Risk & Assurance (BRAC) reporting to Executive management.

- Supporting the on-going development of capability in the Function, including participation in recruitment, coaching and mentoring of more junior team members.

- Supporting in the development and delivery of Group Audit#s learning offer.

- Contributing to any additional business-as-usual areas delegated by the Group Audit Leadership Team (e.g. HSSE and Office Safety, Ethics & Compliance program, IT projects, D&I, Local Engagement Team etc.).

- Contributing to significant change programs identified as part of the function#s Continuous Improvement activity.

Skill & Competencies :

- Auditing and/or relevant business experience within RIL or within a similar company; or with a relevant consulting (Big-4) organization.

- Significant relevant post qualification experience.

- The capability or potential capability to lead audits and other assignments.

- A proven track record of delivery of audits, business projects or line work.

- Experience in managing relationship with senior business stakeholders and delivering results of audit work/business decisions/project outcomes.

- Experience in improving processes and systems in an audit or non-audit environment.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate challenging messages to stakeholders.

Education Required :

Necessary - CA / CFA / MBA from reputed institute or similar educational background.