Head of Internal Audit

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

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Role Overview

As the Head of Internal Audit at IFS Sri Lanka, you will lead the local audit and risk function while supporting global initiatives. This role is key to developing a modern, data-driven audit environment that reflects the pace of enterprise and AI innovation. You will manage a team of audit professionals and work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders across finance, IT, product, and legal functions. The ideal candidate will combine audit expertise with digital fluency, strategic thinking, and a collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the design and execution of a dynamic, risk-based audit plan covering key areas including cybersecurity, financial processes, fraud prevention, and compliance.

· Oversee internal audits across enterprise operations, ensuring alignment with IFS’s risk appetite, global standards, and regulatory frameworks.

· Drive the integration of audit automation and data analytics, including continuous auditing, anomaly detection, and real-time dashboards.

· Collaborate with senior leaders to strengthen controls across the lifecycle of Industrial AI solutions—from development to deployment.

· Deliver clear, concise reports to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, offering actionable insights on risk and control effectiveness.

· Ensure compliance with emerging regulations such as GDPR and evolving standards in AI and cybersecurity.

· Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing internal audit team with a strong blend of digital, technical, and business capabilities.

· Promote a culture of ethics, accountability, and integrity across the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

· Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or ACCA are highly desirable.

· Minimum 10 years of audit experience, including at least 5 years in a senior audit leadership role.

· Strong expertise in internal controls, risk-based auditing, and governance practices.

· Proven experience implementing or managing audit technologies and data-driven insights.

· Track record of influencing organizational change through audit-led recommendations.

· Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Experience working in a multinational or matrixed environment is an advantage

Specific Knowledge

· Advanced skills in Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Word and use of ERP systems

· Proficiency in testing IT General Controls

· Proficient in understanding financial controls

Skills

· English Communication skills (oral & written)

· High levels of integrity and ethical standards

· Interpersonal skills: Negotiate and agree action plans with stakeholders

· Analytical Skills: Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines

· Stay calm in a high-pressure work environment

· Be self-motivated and be able to work on their own and as part of a team

· Ability to learn new things quickly and hit the ground running

Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.