Team Lead-Internal Audit

Invok Hr; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Invok Hr seeks a seasoned Team Leader Internal Audit to supervise audit staff, oversee annual and quarterly audit plans, and ensure timely, high-quality reporting. The role focuses on operational efficiency, financial integrity, and compliance across defined geography.

The ideal candidate has extensive internal audit experience, strong control assessments, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while coordinating with IT and business teams for robust RACM and IFC readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit and control assessment.
• Ability to review and improve processes and controls.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments and supervise staff to deliver high-quality reports.
• Develop audit plans and oversee fieldwork, observations, and final reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors and monitor audit issue closures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Issue identification

Independent work

Internal audit reporting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

The Team Leader Internal Audit supports the HOS in delivering the annual audit plan by leading audit assignments, supervising audit staff, evaluating internal controls and risk management processes, and ensuring timely, high-quality reporting. The role provides assurance on operational efficiency, financial integrity, and legal compliance while promoting continuous improvement across the organization for defined geography

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the Head of Section Internal Audit in developing quarterly and annual audit plans, encompassing management audits and legal compliance reviews.
2. Conduct and review management audit assignments to ensure strict adherence to internal control requirements.
3. Support the team member in end-to-end management audit process, including planning, fieldwork execution, documentation, discussion, reporting, and final report issuance.
4. Monitor and ensure the timely completion of management audits and legal compliance audits, including audit fieldwork, finalization of observations, and presentation of reports in accordance with approved timelines
5. Coordinate and support external audit firm to ensure audit engagements are conducted in accordance with established guidelines and achieve comprehensive audit scope coverage.
6. Monitor, track, and report the implementation status of previous audit action points, collaborating with business and IT teams to ensure the timely closure of open audit issues.
7. Ensure accurate and comprehensive audit documentation is maintained for all audit engagements.
8. Lead and conduct surprise and year-end inventory verifications in accordance with defined processes, ensuring complete coverage of all inventories and prompt correction of any variances.
9. Support the Head of Section (HOS) in gathering required data and information to assist the Ethics and Vigilance team
10. Ensure that the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) for all business units is updated prior to the annual IFC testing, and that any design changes are captured following thorough discussion and assessment.
11. Oversee gate controls across business locations and ensure effective management of the GRC approval process, including segregation of duties (SOD) reviews

Education & Experience

• Experience in Internal Audit
• 10+ years of relevant experience

Key Technical Competencies

1. Capacity to think critically and assess situations objectively, considering potential risks and implications.
2. Efficient time management to ensure timely completion of audit tasks and meet deadlines.
3. Ability to identify issues, propose practical solutions, and contribute to process improvements.
4. Familiarity with tools for continuous monitoring of internal controls and business processes. Advanced
5. Ability to work independently and monitor team work.
6. Ability to draft Internal Audit reports including recommendations.
7. Hands on experience in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of SAP.
8. In-depth understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the organization.