Internal Audit & Compliance Lead

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit & Compliance Lead to oversee audit engagements, strengthen compliance, and drive operational improvements across the organization. The role will coordinate internal and external audits, manage the audit calendar, and work closely with senior management and department heads to ensure robust internal controls and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit engagements, acting as the primary liaison between auditors, management, and business teams.
• Develop and manage the annual internal audit calendar and ensure timely execution of audit activities.
• Review audit findings, prioritize key risks, and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and drive implementation across relevant departments.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, internal controls, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational and compliance risks, control gaps, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Collaborate with department heads to strengthen accountability, governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in internal audit, compliance, risk, internal controls, operations, or process improvement.
• Semi‑qualified CA or qualified CA (ICAN/ICAI) preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodologies, compliance practices, and risk management.
• Proven ability to identify risks, assess control effectiveness, and drive closure of audit findings.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel for reporting, dashboards, and documentation.