Head - Internal Audit - Banking GCC - CA

Client - Leading Banking GCC

Location - Gurgaon

Qualification - CA (Mandatory)

A Head of Internal Audit leads an organization's internal audit function, reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the CEO. They design risk-based annual audit plans, evaluate internal controls and governance, and manage audit teams to ensure regulatory compliance and financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning:

- Create and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational goals.

Risk & Controls:

- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal control structures, risk management, and governance processes.

Reporting:

- Deliver clear audit reports and tracking frameworks of high-risk findings to the Audit Committee and senior executives.

Team Leadership:

- Hire, train, mentor, and manage performance for the internal audit staff.

Stakeholder Relations:

- Coordinate with external regulators, statutory auditors, and executive leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience:

- 10+ years in financial auditing, risk management, or accounting, with at least 4 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

Certifications:

- Professional designations such as CA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CISA.

Knowledge:

- Deep understanding of accounting standards, local/international regulatory compliance, and modern internal audit standards.

Soft Skills:

- Strong leadership, objective mindset, and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.