Head Assurance-VISL

Head Assurance-VISL Transformational leadership opportunity Location: Goa, India Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited (VISL) is evolving into a future-ready green steel and specialty steel company, anchored in raw material security, integrated operations, and expansion potential to support India’s industrial growth. It is a leading, fully integrated iron and steel enterprise, anchored in a robust value chain encompassing resource security and value-added production. The company’s operations span iron ore exploration, mining, and processing across India and West Africa, complemented by a diversified product portfolio that includes high-quality steel, wire rods, TMT bars, pig iron, ductile iron (DI) pipes, ferro-silicon, cement, and metallurgical coke. From steelmaking capacity of 40 lakh tonnes per annum (Goa and Bokaro), we will scale to 100 lakh tonnes per annum as we can leverage the availability of gas at our doorstep. We have the backing of high-quality and best captive iron ore mines in Goa, Odisha and Karnataka that will help us scale to 100 lakh tonnes per annum and then 150 lakh tonnes per annum. VISL is entering a transformative phase, marked by strategic diversification and expansion, operational excellence, and a renewed commitment to sustainable growth. We are seeking a dynamic and insightful individual to join us as a Head Assurance-VISL, to drive its momentum forward and deliver on our business goals. Key Responsibilities • Lead and drive a risk-based assurance framework covering internal audit, risk management, and control. • Coordinate with the auditors and ensure seamless audits, timely disclosures, and alignment on key finding. • Ensure effective closure of audit observations and minimize recurrence of control gaps • Strengthen internal financial controls (IFC), SOPs, and governance processes across functions • Establish and oversee Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) with regular risk reviews for leadership • Drive fraud risk management and investigations, ensuring robust preventive and detective mechanisms • Partner with business leadership to embed a strong risk, compliance, and control culture Candidate Profile • MBA/CA/CFA or equivalent with strong financial and strategic acumen • 12+ years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk / Assurance • Strong exposure to audit, controls, risk frameworks, and governance If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.