Lead Internal Audit

IIFL Finance; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IIFL Finance is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Lead to oversee the Risk Based Internal Audit framework, manage a team, and engage vendors as needed. You will report on independent assessments for senior management and the Audit Committee within RBI-compliant guidelines.

The role requires leading branch audits, risk assessments, audit planning, and reporting, with emphasis on strengthening control environments across the NBFC portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in NBFC industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a risk-based internal audit framework.
• Lead branch audits to evaluate operations, compliance, and controls.
• Conduct risk assessments as per RBI guidance.
• Prepare audit plans and present to Audit Committee.
• Supervise testing and reporting on internal controls for loan disbursement and construction finance.
• Identify risks and propose improvements to controls and processes.
• Document internal audit procedures and explore digital validation using robotics.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely audits and reporting.

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder liaison

Analytical thinking

Recommendation presentation

Timelines adherence

Job description

Job Purpose:

Person responsible for all Internal Audits and managing the team & vendors. Primary role expected from this role would be completion of independent assessment & reporting for senior management and Audit Committee through an effective internal audit framework (a Risk Based Internal Audit framework).

Working under applicable guidelines of RBI, NHB, ICAI, IIA etc., for best practices and methodology, including end to end management from right resourcing, selection of vendor (if required), scoping, monitoring, management discussions and reporting.

Role & responsibilities

• Design and Implement Risk Based Internal Audit Framework.
• Lead branch audit reviews to evaluate operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and risk controls across branches.
• Responsible for conducting Risk assessment basis Risk based internal audit framework defined by RBI.
• Preparation of Audit plan basis Risk assessment outcome and creation of presentation decks for Audit committee reporting.
• Supervise, conduct and report on the testing and adequacy of the organization internal controls over Loan disbursed, Branch compliances and post disbursal compliance review of construction finance portfolio.
• Survey functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and adequacy of the system of control to achieve established objectives.
• Identify common trends across audits and organization-wide issues, proposing appropriate systems control for improvements.
• Identify existing and potential risks with probable solutions for mitigating the same.
• Develop and maintain the Internal Audit Procedures to ensure that best practice is taken account of and that the audits address specific areas of risk management.
• Assist in development of Digital validation of Critical control through the use of Robotic process automation technology.

Skills Required:

• Analyzing and presenting recommendations.
• Self-discipline in adhering to timelines set.
• Liaison with stakeholders to work collaboratively.
• Team management.
• Analytical bent of mind.

Preferred candidate profile

Only from NBFC industry or Having experience with NBFC