Internal Audit Lead

Here is the revised, streamlined JD with explicit emphasis on collaboration, communication, and working with the Audit Committee Chair.

Internal Audit Lead:Company Context

Lenskart is a high-growth,omnichannel retailleader. We leveragetechnology and datato revolutionize eyewear, scaling rapidly via E-commerce and retail stores.

Role Summary:

This is an on-site, full-time Internal Audit Lead role focused on assurance and optimization in our New Delhi office.

Your core mission is to shift Internal Audit from compliance-only to aproactive, system-driven function. You'll focus onautomating audit processesand integratingAI/Data Analyticsto identify risks across our digital and retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight & Reporting:You willwork closely with the Audit Committee Chairto align audit strategy with organizational risk tolerance, and present concise, impactful findings to the Committee and senior management.
• Audit Automation & System Building:Design and implement tools and systems toautomate continuous auditingand monitoring controls across ERP, POS, and E-commerce platforms.
• AI/Data Risk Focus:Lead the use ofdata analytics and AI toolsto uncover complex risks in inventory, digital payments, and supply chain logistics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Ensure effectivecollaborationwith stakeholders acrossTechnology, Finance, and Retail Operationsto embed controls and drive process improvements.
• Clear Communication:Maintain excellent written and verbalcommunicationto articulate complex audit issues, risks, and recommended actions clearly and persuasively.
• Process Optimization:Drive efficiency by providing tech-based solutions for operational workflows.

Qualifications

• Technical Audit Experience:Proven background in internal audit with a focus onsystem, IT, and operational auditswithin high-growth or tech retail environments.
• Leadership & Communication:Demonstrated ability to interact and influence senior leaders, including experience presenting to executive committees or boards.
• Data Proficiency:Strong command ofdata analytics tools(SQL, Python, ACL, etc.) for continuous auditing.
• Automation Mindset:Experience designing and implementing automated control monitoring systems.
• Education:Chartered Accountancy is a must