Head - Internal Audit and Risk Management

Responsibilities: Internal Audit Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan covering steel manufacturing, mining, power, and infrastructure operations. Lead audits across Finance, Business Operations, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, Projects, HR, Safety, Occupational health, and IT (SAP/ERP). Ensure effective evaluation of controls in high-risk areas such as blast furnace, SMS, coke oven, rolling mills, utilities, Raw Material, Consumables and FG inventories, and RM and FGlogistics. Conduct techno-commercial reviews of large projects, contracts, and capital expenditures. Perform/Support forensic audits and fraud investigations, ensuring timely corrective actions. Present key audit findings and recommendations to the Audit Committee and Senior Management Team. Risk Management Establish and strengthen Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)aligned with COSO/ISO frameworks. Identify strategic, operational, financial, compliance, safety, and ESG risks across the business value chain. Maintain a comprehensive risk register and conduct periodic risk assessments. Develop mitigation plans in collaboration with business leaders and track implementation. Drive integration of risk management into business decision-making and project evaluations. Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, SEBI, Companies Act, and global best practices. Monitor SOX/ICFR controls and IFC implementation across processes. Promote ethical culture, whistleblower mechanism, and anti-fraud frameworks. Support management in sustainability, safety, and ESG-related risk reviews. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead a multidisciplinary team of auditors, risk specialists, and forensic experts. Engage with Audit Committee stakeholders, senior plant leadership, and regulators as required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, IT, EHS, Procurement, Projects) to implement corrective actions. Build digital capabilities in internal audit(analytics, AI, continuous auditing, RPA). Qualifications & Experience Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) / CISA or equivalent. 15-20years of experience, with at least 10 years in lead roles in Internal Audit & Risk Management. Strong exposure to steel, manufacturing, mining, or large-scale industrial projects. Hands-on experience in ERM frameworks (COSO, ISO31000, FMEA), SOX/ICFR compliance, and SAP/ERP audits. Proven track record of handling board-level reporting, governance, and cross-border audits. Key Competencies Strong knowledge of steel plant operations, process risks, and project techno-commercial reviews. Analytical mindset with expertise in data analytics, risk modeling, and forensic reviews. High ethical standards, independence, and ability to challenge constructively. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strategic thinker with ability to link audits with business performance and cost optimization.

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