Head - Internal Audit - CA

Company Overview:

Can Fin Homes Limited is a premier housing finance institution in India, promoted by Canara Bank. With a legacy spanning over three decades, the company focuses on providing long-term housing finance to individuals across the country. Operating through an extensive network of branches, it serves a diverse customer base, ranging from salaried professionals to self-employed individuals, while maintaining a robust portfolio in the affordable housing segment. The organization is committed to ethical financial practices, transparency, and sustainable growth within the Indian mortgage market.

Role Overview:

The Head of Internal Audit will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the entire audit function, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, and strengthening the internal control framework. This role involves working closely with the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and senior management to identify operational risks and drive process improvements. By providing independent assurance and objective insights, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's assets and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates in a dynamic financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across all business functions.

• Lead the audit team in conducting regular reviews of financial, operational, and IT processes to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to statutory requirements.

• Present detailed audit findings and actionable recommendations to the Audit Committee and Board to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Oversee the implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks to proactively mitigate potential threats to the organization's financial stability.

• Coordinate with statutory auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless audit cycles and timely resolution of compliance observations.

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by mentoring audit staff and promoting best practices in governance and risk management.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end internal audit functions within the banking or financial services sector, with a deep understanding of housing finance operations.

• Strong proficiency in statutory audit requirements, enterprise risk management, and the implementation of robust internal control systems.

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to translate complex audit data into strategic business insights.

• Proven track record of engaging with senior stakeholders and board-level committees to drive organizational compliance and governance standards.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of managing diverse teams and navigating high-pressure regulatory environments.

• Professional qualification such as CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent, with 12 - 25 years of relevant experience in audit and risk management.

• Ability to work effectively in an on-site environment at our Bangalore headquarters, maintaining high standards of professional integrity and attention to detail.