Deputy General Manager – Internal Audit – Hotels/Restaurants Embark Pace

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Gurgaon seeks a senior leader to head Internal Audit, delivering independent assurance on risk management, governance and controls. You will drive a preventive, risk-focused approach and oversee audits across the group, with emphasis on data analytics, cybersecurity and AI/automation risks.

You will develop the annual plan, manage budget and audit hours, engage with Business Heads to identify risks, and present findings to the Audit Committee while mentoring the IA

Qualifications

• CA mandatory.
• CIA/CISA preferred.
• 15+ years of Internal Audit, Risk & Controls or Process Reviews.
• Experience in hotel industry audits, M&A, treasury/debt, tax/legal transactions and technology-enabled audits.
• Big 4 experience (5+ years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Group-wide Internal Audit across business verticals.
• Develop and monitor the annual Audit Plan, budget and audit hours.
• Identify key risks through regular engagement with Business Heads.
• Define audit scope and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Evaluate, rank and communicate audit findings and control gaps.
• Agree action plans with Business Heads and track timely closure.
• Present key findings and audit status to the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and other assurance functions while maintaining IA independence.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Internal Audit team.
• Drive technology-enabled audits, data analytics, cybersecurity and AI/automation risk assessment.
• Conduct investigations relating to fraud, irregularities and financial misconduct.
• Stay updated on regulatory, accounting and auditing developments.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Cybersecurity risk

AI/automation risk

Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

DGM Internal Audit

Reports to: Chief Corporate Governance Officer

Department: Corporate Governance

Band: 4C

Job Purpose:

Lead Internal Audit to provide independent assurance on risk management, governance and internal controls, while driving a preventive, risk-focused approach across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee Group-wide Internal Audit across business verticals.
• Develop and monitor the annual Audit Plan, budget and audit hours.
• Identify key risks through regular engagement with Business Heads.
• Define audit scope and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Evaluate, rank and communicate audit findings and control gaps.
• Agree action plans with Business Heads and track timely closure.
• Present key findings and audit status to the Audit Committee.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and other assurance functions while maintaining IA independence.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Internal Audit team.
• Drive technology-enabled audits, data analytics, cybersecurity and AI/automation risk assessment.
• Conduct investigations relating to fraud, irregularities and financial misconduct.
• Stay updated on regulatory, accounting and auditing developments.

Key Challenges:

• Maintaining Internal Audit independence and management support.
• Auditing rapidly changing and increasingly automated business models.
• Managing technology-related risks and developing the required data/technology skills.

Key Decisions:

• Prepare and prioritize the Audit Plan while avoiding duplication and audit fatigue.
• Assess and rank control deficiencies based on business impact across companies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA mandatory.
• CIA/CISA preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk & Controls or Process Reviews.
• Experience in areas such as hotel industry audits, M&A, treasury/debt, tax/legal transactions and technology-enabled audits.
• Big 4 experience (5+ years) preferred.