Head - Internal Audit

Globally, Amagi works with 800+ content brands, delivering 5000+ channels with deployments in 150+ countries, managing programmatic ad opportunities over 50 billion. Amagi has industry-leading deep technical integration with 150+ Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) services, making it one the largest tech providers and a first-party ad platform for the FAST industry segment.Amagi has a presence in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Singapore, Seoul and Sydney, with innovation centers in Bangalore, Zagreb, and Lodz, and a global media monitoring center in New Delhi. Amagi is one of the highest valued mediatech companies in the world and its investors include Accel, Norwest Venture Partners, General Atlantic, Premji Invest, Avataar Ventures and Nadathur Holdings.

Today, Amagi is the fastest growing media and entertainment technology company on Earth. Founded in 2008, Amagi is a global leader in cloud-based products and solutions for broadcast and connected TV. Our cloud-based platforms support broadcast-quality, 24-hour linear channel production, channel distribution to Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV platforms, live orchestration for sports and news, OTT server-side ad insertion, and monetization analytics, as well as cost-effective disaster recovery.

Our identity and mission:

Work Mode : In Office

Location : Bangalore (Bannerghatta Road)

Job Profile:

Head of Internal Audit

Key Responsibilities:

i) Leadership and Strategy

Develop and lead the internal audit function, including setting the vision, goals, and objectives in alignment with the companys growth trajectory and IPO readiness.

ii) Audit Planning and Execution

As part of deliverable, create and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance risks. Get the same approved by Audit Committee and sync with the Statutory Auditors. Align internal stakeholders on the schedule and ensure the plan is delivered as envisaged.

iii) Risk Management and Internal Controls

Identify and assess areas of risk and develop strategies to mitigate those risks, including enhancing internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks. Be a key contributor in framing the Enterprise risk Policy and provide recommendations to executive management on mitigating risks before IPO and post-IPO.

iv) IPO Readiness

Play a pivotal role in IPO preparations, including ensuring SEBI readiness for DRHP and be ready before RHP filing. Ensure compliance with the Regulator requirements, and collaboration with external auditors. Assess the companys internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and lead initiatives to strengthen and formalize them.

v) Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a key liaison between on-ground teams, executive management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders such as auditors and regulatory bodies. Present audit findings and recommendations to the audit committee, ensuring transparency and clarity in communication. Assist the teams on the ground to understand the long-term roadmap.

vi) Team Leadership:

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing internal audit team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Manage relationships with regulators, external statutory auditors and consultants as needed.

vii) Compliance and Reporting

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies. Maintain a robust documentation and reporting framework, providing regular updates to senior management and the audit committee on audit outcomes, identified risks, and control gaps.

viii) Continuous Improvement

Continuously assess the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes, implementing changes where necessary to enhance the companys control environment and support long-term growth post-IPO.

Skills and Expertise Required:

CA with 15-20 years of post-qualification experience.

Experience in a public company environment or with a company preparing for an IPO, including thorough knowledge of ICFR, and SEBI regulations.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex audit projects from planning to execution.

Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership, the audit committee, and external auditors.

Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and develop staff. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.