Internal Audit

Max Estates Limited; Sector 10; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Estates Limited seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to drive enterprise-wide governance, controls, risk management, and continuous improvement across functions. This role emphasizes operational excellence and organizational effectiveness rather than purely financial audits.

You will develop the annual audit plan, oversee audits, assess controls, report to senior management, and foster a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Engineering, Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.
• 15–18 years of experience in Internal Audit, Operational Audit, Process Excellence, Risk Advisory, Business Excellence, or Governance roles.
• Proven experience in leadingenterprise-wide audits and process transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and process optimization.
• Experience in evaluating cross-functional processes and driving operational improvements.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Certification such as CIA, CISA, Six Sigma, Lean, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan based on organizational risks and business priorities.
• Lead operational, process, and compliance audits across all business functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, and risk management practices.
• Present audit findings, key risks, and recommendations to senior management and leadership committees.
• Track closure of audit observations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Internal Audit

Operational Audit

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Education

MBA or CA/CIA/CISA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

MS Dynamics

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit leader to drive enterprise-wide process governance, operational controls, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is focused on strengthening business processes, enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring policy compliance, and building a robust control environment across functions. The position is not primarily focused on financial audits but on operational excellence and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Governance

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan based on organizational risks and business priorities.
• Lead operational, process, and compliance audits across all business functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, and risk management practices.
• Present audit findings, key risks, and recommendations to senior management and leadership committees.
• Track closure of audit observations and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

Process Controls & Improvement

• Review end-to-end business processes and identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and operational risks.
• Drive process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives across functions.
• Implement preventive and detective control frameworks to strengthen governance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend sustainable solutions for recurring issues.
• Benchmark organizational processes against industry best practices.

Risk Management

• Facilitate enterprise risk assessment and continuously monitor key business risks.
• Partner with functional heads to develop mitigation plans for critical operational risks.
• Strengthen risk awareness and control culture across the organization.
• Support business continuity and operational resilience initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with HR, Projects, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Legal, Operations, Administration, and other business functions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on process effectiveness and governance matters.
• Lead discussions with senior stakeholders to drive implementation of recommendations and change management initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing internal audit team.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Establish audit methodologies, reporting standards, and best practices.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Business Administration, Engineering, Commerce, Finance, or related discipline.
• 1518 years of experience in Internal Audit, Operational Audit, Process Excellence, Risk Advisory, Business Excellence, or Governance roles.
• Proven experience in leading enterprise-wide audits and process transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and process optimization.
• Experience in evaluating cross-functional processes and driving operational improvements.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Certification such as CIA, CISA, Six Sigma, Lean, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent will be an advantage.