Sr. Lead - MAG

GMR Airports Infrastructure; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Airports Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Audit, Assurance & Risk Management leader to drive internal audit, governance, risk management, and compliance across airports, joint ventures, associates, and subsidiaries.

The role requires CA with 15–20 years in internal audit or risk functions, SAP and data analytics proficiency, and strong stakeholder management within aviation or large conglomerates.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 15–20 years of experience in Internal Audit, Assurance, Risk Management, Governance, or Compliance.
• Proven expertise in audit planning, fraud management, finance controls, and audit quality assurance.
• Experience in infrastructure, aviation, airports, or large conglomerates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual audit planning and continuous monitoring of the audit universe.
• Drive audit reviews across airports, joint ventures, associates, and subsidiaries.
• Review and finalize audit reports and monitor closure of audit observations.
• Conduct revenue audits and identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, cost optimization, and interest cost reduction.
• Oversee pre-audits and concurrent audits of contracts, purchase orders, and high-value payments.
• Evaluate compliance with concession agreements, regulatory requirements, contracts, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, and process compliance across key business processes.
• Assess airport construction and land development projects for cost overruns, schedule risks, and revenue assurance.
• Leverage SAP and advanced data analytics tools to perform large-scale audit and assurance reviews.
• Collaborate with statutory auditors, cost auditors, secretarial auditors, tax auditors, and external audit partners.
• Present audit findings and governance updates to leadership, Audit Committees, and Boards.
• Mentor team members and support capability-building initiatives within the audit function.

Skills

Audit leadership

Governance & compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic orientation

Decision making

Team leadership

Execution excellence

Interpersonal influence

Business process understanding

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Audit, Assurance & Risk Management professional to lead internal audit and governance initiatives across airport businesses, joint ventures, associates, and subsidiaries. The role will be responsible for strengthening governance, risk management, compliance, process effectiveness, and value creation through robust audit practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual audit planning and continuous monitoring of the audit universe.
• Drive audit reviews across airports, joint ventures, associates, and subsidiaries.
• Review and finalize audit reports and monitor closure of audit observations.
• Conduct revenue audits and identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, cost optimization, and interest cost reduction.
• Oversee pre-audits and concurrent audits of contracts, purchase orders, and high-value payments.
• Evaluate compliance with concession agreements, regulatory requirements, contracts, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, and process compliance across key business processes such as P2P, H2R, R2R, Costing, ITGC, and Operations Excellence.
• Assess airport construction and land development projects for cost overruns, schedule risks, and revenue assurance.
• Leverage SAP and advanced data analytics tools to perform large-scale audit and assurance reviews.
• Collaborate with statutory auditors, cost auditors, secretarial auditors, tax auditors, and external audit partners.
• Present audit findings and governance updates to leadership, Audit Committees, and Boards.
• Mentor team members and support capability-building initiatives within the audit function.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualified CA
• 15 to 20 years of experience in Internal Audit, Assurance, Risk Management, Governance, or Compliance functions.
• Strong understanding of organizational governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Experience in audit planning, fraud management, finance and accounting controls, and audit quality assurance.
• Proficiency in SAP and data analytics tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in infrastructure, aviation, airports, large conglomerates, or consulting firms will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Audit Planning
• Risk Management
• Governance & Regulatory Compliance
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Orientation
• Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Execution Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Influence
• Business Process Understanding

Experience

• 14 to 20 Years

Location

• Delhi (DIAL)

Industry Preference

• Airports, Aviation, Infrastructure, Engineering, Conglomerates, Big 4 Consulting, Internal Audit, Risk & Assurance.