Director /Associate Director - Internal Audit

As the Internal Audit Director/Associate Director, you will provide strategic leadership to Deloitte Sri Lanka’s Internal Audit function across diverse industries. You will be responsible for shaping audit strategies, managing key client relationships, driving innovation in audit methodologies, and ensuring the highest quality standards in the delivery of our services.

This role requires a visionary leader with proven experience in internal audit, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Lead Internal Audit, Compliance, Governance, Forensic, and Advisory engagements, ensuring high audit quality and regulatory compliance.

•Plan, execute, and review complex audits, delivering strategic, value-adding insights to senior management and Boards.

•Drive the use of audit technology and data analytics to enhance efficiency, coverage, and outcomes.

•Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and internal control reviews to strengthen governance and risk management frameworks.

•Build and manage senior client relationships and lead high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

•Chartered Accountant and/or MBA in Finance/IT, with professional body membership (e.g., CIMA, ACCA). CIA or CFE certifications are a plus.

•12+ years in internal/external audits, IT audits, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CBSL, SEC, IRCSL), with experience in Big 4 or leading consulting firms .

•Ability to lead Internal Audit, Concurrent Audit, Compliance & governance Audit, Forensic Audit and Advisory engagements, as well as managing risk and internal control design assessments.

•Ability to analyze data to assess risks and compliance, enhance conduct risk solutions, and deliver strategic audit findings and advisory to senior stakeholders.

•Strong competencies in strategic thinking, business expansion, stakeholder influencing, and effective communication at all levels including Executive management and Boards.

•Occasional or frequent travel to client locations