Deputy General Manager – Internal Audit – CA Globtech Advisors

The Corporate Institute; Gurugram District; Sur place; INR 4 200 000 - 6 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Airtel Money Limited seeks a Deputy General Manager to establish and lead the Internal Audit function. The role focuses on RBIA compliance, governance of co-source audit partners, and maintaining a strong control environment across operations, technology, and financial controls.

The incumbent will report to the Audit Committee, manage audit scope and deliverables, and ensure timely closure of high-risk issues with robust documentation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or MBA (Finance) with CIA preferred.
• 4–6 years of Internal Audit / Risk / Compliance experience in NBFC/Banking/Fin. Services, fintech exposure ideal.
• Strong RBI regulation knowledge and NBFC-specific rules.
• Excellent communication, analytical ability, and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilités

• Establish IA framework, audit charter, policies and operating model.
• Develop RBIA plan aligned to regulatory expectations.
• Build audit universe across operations, compliance, tech and financial controls.
• Ensure independence and reporting to Audit Committee.
• Lead onboarding and governance of co-source IA partner(s).
• Define audit scope, allocate audits and review deliverables.
• Ensure quality and timely audit execution and robust documentation.
• Review findings, risk ratings and root-cause analysis; finalize audit reports.
• Monitor closure of audit observations and action plans; test implementation.
• Interact with statutory auditors and adapt annual plan based on accounting issues.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Formation

Chartered Accountant / MBA (Finance)

Description du poste

Role:

Internal Audit

Level:

Deputy General Manager

Location:

Gurgaon

Role Purpose:

The incumbent will be responsible to establish and manage the Internal Audit (IA) function for Airtel Money Limited, ensuring:

• Compliance with RBIs Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) framework
• Effective governance of co-source audit partner
• Strong control environment and audit discipline from inception.

Principal Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Establish IA framework, audit charter, policies, and operating model
• Develop Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) plan aligned to regulatory expectations
• Build audit universe covering operations, compliance, technology, and financial controls
• Ensure independence and reporting to Audit Committee
• Lead onboarding and day-to-day governance of co-source IA partner(s)
• Define audit scope, allocate audits, and review deliverables
• Ensure quality and consistency of audit execution, adherence to agreed timelines and coverage, and alignment with IA methodology
• Review audit findings, risk ratings, and root cause analysis
• Ensure high-quality audit documentation and working papers
• Review and finalize audit reports before submission to management / Audit Committee
• Have regular interactions with the statutory auditors and be informed of the financial issues observed by them, consider the same while reviewing the annual plan on quarterly basis and propose changes to the plan in the light of accounting issues noted.
• Monitor closure of audit observations and management action plans
• Ensure timely closure of high-risk issues
• Prepare status of action tracker report and be responsible for testing the implementation status of the committed actions
• Review audit work-papers and related correspondence with the co-sourced partner, determine that audit work performed adequately satisfies audit objectives, and perform Internal Auditing quality assurance procedures.

Nature of Work:

The role holder will be responsible for supervising and controlling the work of co-sourced audit partner and it requires the incumbent to have an in-depth knowledge of the NBFC industry.

The position requires an ability to establish good working relationships with auditee management and to gain their confidence and respect, with an ability to analyze problems and present solutions that are practical and acceptable, involving dealing with sensitive and confidential issues requiring both diplomacy and firmness.

He/ She will have to stay current with developments in auditing accounting standards and it is essential to be able to understand rapidly changing audit techniques and to utilize them in the context of a changing company environment.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Chartered Accountant/ MBA (Finance), CIA preferred
• 4 – 6 years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk / Compliance in NBFC / Banking / Financial Services / Exposure to fintech / digital lending ecosystem
• Well versed with RBI regulations and other NBFCs specific regulations
• Business mindset, Analytical ability with an eye for detail and strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly articulate issues
• Ability to identify, build and enhance key relationships, influencing and challenging as required and partnership governance
• Have energy, passion and perseverance to complete every task given
• Encourages and reinforces bold and innovative ideas and takes accountability for decisions
• Experience managing audit partners / consulting firms (Big4 / consulting firms)
• Ability to independently manage IA function with limited team
• Strong stakeholder management and communication