Internal Audit Lead

Location: Bangalore (Bengaluru), India; remote and hybrid work options are available depending on the country. Limited travel is expected. The role requires working across CET and EST time zones, primarily.

Company

hirify.global is an experience innovation company that combines data, AI, creativity, and technology to help recognized brands drive digital transformation.

What you will do

• Conduct the Group’s annual financial risk assessment and develop and execute risk-based annual internal audit plans.
• Review and test the internal control framework, including operational, financial reporting, and financial systems IT controls.
• Develop risk management policies and procedures, monitor regulatory changes, and support compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead audit planning, testing methodologies, reporting, root-cause analysis, recommendations, and remediation monitoring.
• Present audit findings to leadership and process owners and support Board and Audit Committee materials and sessions.
• Coordinate with external auditors and collaborate with leadership, financial reporting, subject-matter experts, and business applications teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Chartered Accountant qualification is mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience, including strong internal or external audit experience and prior management experience.
• Experience across financial, operational, and IT audit domains.
• Strong knowledge of COSO internal control frameworks and relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR.
• Understanding of ERP systems and IT general controls.
• Strong accountability, ownership, analytical and problem-solving skills, integrity, attention to detail, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, lead change, manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and maintain stakeholder engagement across locations and time zones.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Big Four audit experience.
• Experience with Planful, SuiteProjects Pro, or Optro.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and consulting.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven, inclusive culture focused on creativity, diversity, autonomy, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
• Continuous learning, professional development programs, and access to training, tools, and industry experts.
• Career advancement and international mobility opportunities.
• Remote and hybrid work flexibility, depending on the country.
• Support for accessibility and reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

Hiring process

• The Talent Acquisition team reviews applications and CVs focused on relevant experience and expertise.
• Candidate information such as age, gender, marital status, and headshots is not required.
• Reasonable accommodations can be requested during the interview process.