Head of Corporate Assurance

India Autism Center; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

India Autism Center in Kolkata seeks a Head of Corporate Assurance to lead organization-wide compliance, governance, risk, and assurance functions. You will ensure policies and systems align with laws and internal standards while promoting accountability and ethical governance.

The role requires CA or CS with 10+ years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Risk, or Corporate Assurance, and strong knowledge of Indian regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• CA or CS with 10+ years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Risk, or Corporate Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of Indian statutory, regulatory, and governance frameworks.
• Experience in policy development, enterprise risk management, and internal audits.
• Experience building and implementing compliance and assurance systems at an organizational level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all compliance, governance, risk, and assurance functions across the organization.
• Lead statutory and regulatory compliance and align internal policies with government regulations.
• Develop, review, and standardize organizational policies and SOPs; establish governance frameworks.
• Lead internal audit systems and ensure timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions.
• Provide strategic inputs to the CEO and leadership on governance, risk, and compliance matters.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Governance & compliance

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Company Secretary (CS)

Job description

The Head of Corporate Assurance will lead the organization-wide compliance, governance, risk, and assurance functions at India Autism Center. This role is responsible for ensuring that all institutional operations, policies, and systems are aligned with applicable laws, regulatory frameworks, and internal standards, while building a strong culture of accountability and ethical governance across IAC.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & Regulatory Governance

• Oversee all statutory, legal, and regulatory compliance across the organization
• Ensure alignment of internal policies with applicable government regulations and evolving compliance frameworks
• Drive timely registration, renewals, filings, and maintenance of statutory records and certifications
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, legal advisors, and compliance bodies

2. Policy Framework & Institutional Governance

• Lead the development, review, and standardization of organizational policies and SOPs
• Ensure all internal policies remain updated and compliant with government and regulatory requirements
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistent implementation across all functions
• Strengthen policy awareness and accountability across departments
• Design and implement an enterprise-level risk management framework for the organization
• Identify, assess, and monitor operational, financial, legal, and reputational risks
• Recommend and drive risk mitigation strategies across departments
• Build a proactive, risk-aware culture within the organization

4. Internal Audit & Controls

• Establish and lead internal audit systems covering financial, operational, and compliance areas
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements
• Ensure closure of audit observations and track corrective actions
• Maintain audit readiness for external and regulatory audits

5. Reporting & Strategic Advisory

• Develop structured compliance dashboards and assurance reports for leadership
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting from all departments for compliance tracking
• Provide strategic inputs to the CEO and senior leadership on governance, risk, and compliance matters
• Support leadership in decision-making through data-backed assurance insights

Key Outcomes

• Establishment of a robust, organization-wide compliance and governance framework
• Full alignment of internal policies with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
• Effective identification and mitigation of key organizational risks
• Strong internal audit and control systems with timely closure of gaps
• Improved transparency and decision-making through structured assurance reporting

Must-Have Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) with 10+ years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Risk, or Corporate Assurance
• Strong knowledge of Indian statutory, regulatory, and governance frameworks
• Proven experience in policy development, enterprise risk management, and internal audits
• Experience in building and implementing compliance and assurance systems at an organizational level
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• High ethical standards and a strong sense of accountability

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the social sector, education, healthcare, or non-profit ecosystem
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive compliance across functions
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Opportunity to establish and lead a central Corporate Assurance function, shape governance and risk frameworks at an institutional level, and play a key strategic role in strengthening compliance, transparency, and long-term sustainability of the organization.

About India Autism Center

India Autism Center (IAC) is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to build a comprehensive ecosystem of support, training, research, and lifelong residential living solutions for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Through our residential facility, professional training initiatives, community engagement efforts, and knowledge development work, we aspire to enable greater independence, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with autism across India.

Note: Thank you for your interest in opportunities with us. Our team carefully reviews every application. If your profile is shortlisted, one of our team members will reach out to you via phone or email. We appreciate your time and interest in being a part of our journey.