Head - Management Assurance

Role Overview:

Head – Management Assurance

This role requires a forward-looking professional with a sharp business mindset and the ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring a culture of transparency, operational excellence, and responsible growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Audit & Assurance Planning

• Lead the development and execution of the Annual Audit Plan based on business risk priorities.
• Align internal audit initiatives with the overall business strategy and key performance drivers.

2. Risk Management & Controls

• Identify emerging business risks, process vulnerabilities, and operational inefficiencies.
• Recommend and monitor mitigation actions and control enhancements across business units.
• Partner with functional heads to embed a risk-aware culture in business decision-making.

3. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards (e.g., SEBI, SOX, ISO).
• Conduct compliance audits and support investigation of whistleblower complaints or fraud alerts.

4. Operational Excellence & Value Creation

• Deliver insights that drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and process improvements.
• Promote the adoption of data analytics, automation, and digital audit tools for agile assurance delivery.

5. Stakeholder Reporting & Engagement

• Prepare audit reports with actionable insights and present findings to the Executive Committee.
• Collaborate with statutory auditors, external consultants, and the group internal audit team as required.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a must.
• Additional certifications like CISA, CPA, or MBA (Finance/Risk) are advantageous.

Experience:

• 12–18 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or assurance functions, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or technology-driven industries is preferred.
• Experience working in a listed or global enterprise is desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk frameworks and regulatory environments
• IT and Application - SAP, GRC tools and Data Analytics
• Executive-level communication and influencing skills
• High integrity, objectivity, and business acumen
• Analytical thinking with a problem-solving orientation
• Ability to handle confidential matters and high-stakes business scenarios with maturity