Lead - Internal Audit
At a glance
Senior Audit & Controls role at USGI. Maharashtra.
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What you'll do
- Build and update risk-led audit plans around business priorities, regulatory expectations and newly emerging risks
- Direct complex, high-risk reviews of insurance areas such as underwriting, claims and investments, then review workpapers and reports
- Advise business leaders on stronger controls and risk management, using clear audit findings and practical recommendations
- Coach audit staff, assess governance and control frameworks, and track the closure of audit and regulatory issues
- Use analytics, automation and AI-enabled methods to improve audit coverage, efficiency and insight
What you bring
- A CA, CPA or ACCA qualification is mandatory
- You bring deep knowledge of internal audit standards, COSO frameworks and insurance regulation
- You have experience leading and developing teams while maintaining consistent audit delivery quality
- You can explain complex audit issues to senior leaders and offer balanced, practical advice
Who this fits
This senior role suits an audit leader who can oversee high-risk insurance audits, advise executives and develop a team. It is based in Maharashtra, India.
From the employer
Key Responsibilities
1. Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
Co-create and maintain a risk-based audit plan aligned with business priorities and regulatory expectations.
Continuously assess emerging risks and revise audit coverage accordingly.
2. Audit Execution, Quality & Delivery
Lead and oversee execution of complex, high-risk audits across core insurance functions (underwriting, claims, investments, etc.).
Ensure high-quality audit outputs through rigorous review of workpapers, findings, and reports.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory (Consulting Role)
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights to strengthen risk management and controls (aligned with IIA consulting mandate).
Influence senior stakeholders through clear communication of audit themes, risks, and practical recommendations.
4. Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead, coach, and mentor audit team members, ensuring strong execution discipline and professional growth.
Drive a high-performance, learning-oriented culture within the audit function.
5. Governance, Controls & Regulatory Assurance
Evaluate effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks in line with IIA/COSO standards.
Track and ensure closure of audit and regulatory findings.
6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing techniques to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight generation.
Drive improvements in audit methodology, tools, and processes to keep pace with evolving risks.
Skills & Competencies
Core: Deep expertise in internal audit frameworks (IIA Standards, COSO) and insurance regulations, with the ability to provide strategic assurance insights.
Analytical & Data-Driven Mindset: Strong analytical capabilities with exposure to data analytics, visualization tools, and emerging AI-enabled audit techniques.
Executive Communication & Influencing: Ability to articulate complex audit issues clearly and persuasively, and to engage and influence senior stakeholders and leadership forums
Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring consistent delivery quality.
Professional Judgement & Advisory Orientation: High integrity, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor by providing balanced, practical, and forward-looking recommendations.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA – Mandatory
- Additional certifications preferred:
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
- CISA (for IT audit exposure)
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