Head of Internal Audit

This role is primarily responsible for leading the Internal Audit function of the organization by developing risk-based audit plans, managing organization-wide audit cycles, strengthening governance and internal control frameworks, and ensuring effective follow-up and closure of audit observations. The role is also responsible for preparation and presentation of audit reports to the CEO, Board, and Board Audit Committee (BAC), coordination of BAC governance activities, and execution of special assignments directed by the CEO, Board, or BAC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute annual risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational objectives and risk priorities.
• Lead organization-wide audit cycles including periodic audits, surprise audits, follow-up reviews, and closure validation of audit observations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify critical operational, financial, compliance, and governance risks requiring audit attention.
• Perform operational, financial, compliance, and system audits to assess effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of records, process efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls across manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, inventory management, retail operations, projects/sites, finance, and support functions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, tax laws, corporate requirements, and