Director - Internal Audit - CA/CPA/CIA

Role Overview: As the Director of Internal Audit, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the end-to-end internal audit function, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks are effectively implemented. You will act as a key advisor to the Board and senior leadership, providing objective assurance on the efficiency of business operations and the integrity of financial reporting. This role involves leading high-performing teams to identify systemic risks, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of compliance across the organization. By bridging the gap between operational execution and strategic oversight, you will directly influence the company's long-term resilience and sustainable growth in a complex regulatory environment. Based in Gurgaon, this role demands a seasoned professional capable of navigating high-stakes stakeholder relationships while maintaining the highest standards of professional skepticism and integrity. Key Responsibilities: - Design and execute a risk-based annual audit plan to provide comprehensive coverage of critical business processes, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. - Lead and mentor a diverse team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high-quality delivery to meet organizational performance benchmarks. - Present insightful audit findings and actionable recommendations to the Audit Committee and senior management to facilitate informed decision-making and risk mitigation. - Oversee the evaluation of internal control systems, identifying gaps in operational efficiency and financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance. - Partner with cross-functional leadership to drive the remediation of identified control weaknesses, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively and timely. - Monitor emerging industry trends and regulatory changes to proactively update audit methodologies, ensuring the organization remains ahead of potential compliance pitfalls. Required Skillset: - Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing complex internal audit programs, with a deep understanding of COSO frameworks, SOX compliance, and enterprise risk management. - Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders, including Board members and executive leadership, with clarity and influence. - Proven track record in leading and scaling high-performing teams, with a focus on talent development, performance management, and fostering a collaborative work environment. - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into strategic insights that drive business process optimization. - Professional certification such as CA, CPA, or CIA is highly preferred, complemented by a strong academic background from a premier institution. - High degree of adaptability to a hybrid work environment, maintaining strong interpersonal connections and operational oversight across both virtual and in-office settings in Gurgaon.