Lead Internal Auditor

Aneja Associates

Website: anejaassociates.com
Job details:
About Us

Aneja Associates was established in 1981 by Mr. Narendra Aneja. The firm today provides risk assessment, management and operational audit, and management consultancy services to over 100 companies across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Financial Services & Capital Markets, and Services.

The firm specializes in:

• Integrated Internal Audits
• Design and implementation of governance and internal control frameworks
• Business process redesign
• Business acquisition due diligence
• Investigations and other advisory assignments

Note: The firm does not undertake Statutory Audits or Tax Consultancy services.

Website: www.anejaassociates.com

Position: Lead – Internal Audit

Location: Mumbai

Reporting to: Senior Director / AVP

Role Overview

The Lead – Internal Audit will be responsible for driving risk-based audit frameworks, overseeing audit execution, and ensuring strong internal control systems across functions. The role requires deep expertise in financial services auditing along with leadership capabilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesAudit & Compliance

• Conduct and oversee:
• Treasury Audits
• Concurrent Audits
• Trade Finance Audits
• RBI Compliance Reviews
• Develop and implement a risk-based audit framework, including risk rating systems for business units
• Prepare and execute annual, quarterly, and monthly audit plans

Audit Execution & Risk Management

• Design audit programs using Risk & Control Matrices, including fraud scenarios
• Evaluate:
• Adherence to operational policies and processes
• Accuracy of MIS, reports, and accounting records
• Reliability of supporting documentation
• Develop comprehensive audit checklists
• Identify gaps in systems/processes and recommend cost optimization measures

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Conduct closing meetings with Heads of Departments (HODs)
• Ensure agreement on:
• Action plans
• Ownership
• Timelines
• Deliver audit reports within agreed timelines
• Present key audit findings to the Audit Committee

Process Improvement & Governance

• Continuously enhance internal audit systems and methodologies
• Stay updated with:
• Regulatory developments (RBI, etc.)
• Industry best practices
• Internal policies and systems

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop audit team members
• Provide structured performance feedback aligned with KRAs
• Contribute to team building, training, and capability development

Skills & Competencies

• 10–15+ years of experience in Banks / NBFCs / HFCs
• Minimum 3+ years in a relevant internal audit leadership role
• Strong hands-on experience in Internal Audit
• Expertise in:
• Risk-based audit planning and execution
• Designing audit frameworks and control systems
• Housing Finance / SME audit practices
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail with strong adherence to deadlines
• Energetic and proactive approach to problem-solving.

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