Head- Internal Audit

Thanal; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Thanal is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function, strengthen governance, and ensure robust controls across its centres and departments. The role focuses on evaluating processes, identifying risks, and supporting management in strengthening internal control systems.

The candidate will develop annual audit plans, supervise the team, and coordinate with external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified CA or CA Intermediate.
• Certifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management or Compliance are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessment.
• Lead and mentor the Internal Audit team for effective audit execution.
• Assign and monitor audit activities to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct audits across branches, projects and departments.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Verify accounting records and regulatory compliance across processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities as required.

Skills

Audit leadership

Governance & controls

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Team mentoring

Education

Qualified CA

CA Intermediate passed

Job description

Job Description

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and executing the organization's internal audit function to ensure effective governance, robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The role involves evaluating financial and operational processes, identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and supporting management in strengthening internal control systems across all centres and departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Developand implement the annual internal audit plan based on organizational riskassessments.
• Lead,supervise, and mentor the Internal Audit team to ensure effective auditexecution.
• Allocateaudit assignments and monitor timely completion of audit activities.
• Conductand review internal audits across branches, projects, and departments.
• Evaluatethe effectiveness of internal control systems and recommend processimprovements.
• Verifyaccounting records, supporting documents, and financial transactions foraccuracy and compliance.
• Reviewcash management, bank reconciliations, inventory controls, fixed assets,procurement, and other financial processes.
• Ensurecompliance with applicable statutory regulations, including Income Tax,TDS, GST, EPF, ESI, and other regulatory requirements.
• Preparecomprehensive audit reports highlighting observations, risks, and actionablerecommendations.
• Monitorand follow up on the implementation of audit findings and correctiveactions.
• Performrisk assessments and identify areas requiring management attention.
• Reviewfinancial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting schedules.
• Auditcompliance with organizational policies, Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs), and approval authorities.
• Supportmanagement in strengthening governance frameworks and internal controlmechanisms.
• Coordinatewith external auditors, statutory auditors, and regulatory authorities asrequired.
• Maintainthe highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethicsin all audit activities.
• Train,mentor, and guide audit team members to enhance audit quality andoperational efficiency.
• Recommendprocess improvements, automation initiatives, and best practicestoi mprove organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified CA OR CA Intermediate passed
• Additionalcertifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance will bean added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Finance, or RiskManagement.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in the Charitable Trust / NGO sector
• Provenexperience in leading audit teams and managing organization-wide auditassignments.