Lead - Internal Audit

Universal Sompo General Insurance · Maharashtra

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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.

Support the Head of Internal Audit in delivering an independent, objective assurance and advisory function across the organization. Lead complex audits, drive risk-based audit planning, and ensure strong governance, risk management, and internal controls in line with regulatory expectations for the insurance sector. This role offers a high-visibility leadership platform with exposure to senior management & Board members, providing an opportunity to shape the audit agenda and build enterprise-wide influence.

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