Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on audits and risk assessments across all departments. This role ensures the organization’s operations are compliant, efficient, and aligned with business objectives through robust auditing practices, fraud investigations, and internal controls evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal audit policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Lead the creation of the Annual Internal Audit Plan using risk‑based methodologies and maintain flexibility for emerging risks.
• Oversee execution of audits, including physical inventory counts, fixed‑asset verifications, process audits, and compliance reviews.
• Supervise fraud investigations and forensic audits, ensuring impartiality and thorough documentation.
• Evaluate and report on the adequacy of internal controls and risk‑management systems, recommending enhancements.
• Review and approve audit scopes, working papers, and final reports, and present findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Mentor, train, and supervise internal audit staff, monitoring performance and adherence to timelines.
• Serve as primary liaison during external audits, regulatory inspections, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Risk departments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration or related field; professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA) preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance with proven managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk‑based auditing, internal controls, governance, regulatory compliance, and IIA Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit planning, execution, reporting, fraud investigations, and to communicate findings to senior management.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, report‑writing, and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Familiarity with audit management tools.