Internal Audit Lead

valtech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Valtech is seeking a Group Senior Internal Audit Lead to independently evaluate governance, risk management and internal controls across the organization. You will shape the annual audit plan, provide assurance to leadership, and drive improvements in efficiency, compliance and risk mitigation across the Group.

The role blends hands-on audit execution with strategic input, leading engagements, coordinating with Group SVP-Internal controls and Transformation, and partnering with executives to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master is a plus)
• Chartered Accountant is a must; CPA/CIA or equivalent a plus
• Strong internal and external audit experience; GDPR knowledge
• Experience across financial, operational and IT audit domains
• Excellent English communication and ability to work across locations and time zones

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual financial risk assessment of the Group
• Develop and execute risk-based annual internal audit plans with Group SVP
• Develop risk management policies and ensure they are communicated
• Continuous review and testing of the internal control framework
• Lead testing across financial, operational, IT audits and reporting phases
• Draft clear audit reports with root causes and recommendations
• Present findings to leadership and process owners
• Support Board/audit committee materials and sessions

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Stakeholder management

English communication

Multi-time zone coordination

ERP & ITGC

COSO framework

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Planful

SuiteProjects Pro

ITGC testing tools

Job description

Why Valtech?

We're the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world's most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

The opportunity

At Valtech, you'll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

We are proud of:

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care a nd dare
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

The role

The Group Senior internal audit lead will report directly to the Group SVP-Internal controls and Transformation and is responsible for independently and objectively evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control processes. This role determines and leads the yearly audit plan, provides assurance to leadership management on the adequacy of the controls, and drives continuous improvements in operational efficiency, compliance and risk mitigation across the Group.

The Group Senior internal audit lead combines hands‑on audit execution and strategic input into the annual audit plan.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct the annual financial risk assessment of the Group
• Develop and execute risk-based annual internal audit plans in collaboration with the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation
• Develop risk management policies and procedures and ensure they are communicated and adhered to throughout the organization.
• Ensure a continuous review and testing of the internal control framework
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management to ensure the company's risk framework remains current and effective
• Lead the planning, determine appropriate testing methodologies, monitor the testing and reporting phases for operational, financial reporting and financial systems IT audits
• Draft clear, actionable audits reports summarizing findings, root causes and recommendations
• Present the findings to leadership management and process owners at the conclusion of each audit
• Support the Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation in preparing materials for the Board/Audit committee presentations, and attend these sessions as needed to provide subject‑matter expertise.
• Define, in collaboration with management, the remediation plans and monitor the tasks up to their conclusions
• Support external auditor coordination and review

Requirements, skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master is a plus)
• Chartered Accountant (is a must)
• Professional certification is a plus: CPA, CIA or equivalent
• Strong internal audit/external audit experience (in the big 4 is a plus)
• Experience across financial, operational and IT audit domains
• Prior experience in management
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO) and relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR
• Understanding of ERP systems (Oracle, Planful, SuiteProjects Pro, Optro is a plus) and IT general controls
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (English verbal and writing proficiency are a must) and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to run multiple engagements simultaneously
• Ability to work with various stakeholders across different locations
• Ability to work concurrently in a multi time zones context (CET and EST primarily).
• Reliability and trustworthiness.
• Proactive thinker.
• Ability to lead change, manage complex projects, and prioritize tasks effectively and maintain strong engagement with key stakeholders.
• Limited Travel expected

Interactions

This role interacts with:

• leadership management on global and regional units across the organisation
• Group SVP- Internal controls and Transformation
• Head of Financial reporting
• Subject Matter Experts within the organisation
• Business applications technical team
• External auditors

you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what's possible. You bring 10+ YEARS of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)