Lead - Internal Audit

Description 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA MandatoryAdditional certifications preferred: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)CISA (for IT audit exposure) .