Senior Executive, Group Internal Audit

About the role

This role supports the Internal Audit team in conducting audits of key internal controls and helping improve processes across the group. It involves fieldwork, reporting and follow-up with business stakeholders, with about 25% business travel per year.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in conducting internal audits and testing of key internal controls according to the approved audit plan.
• Perform audit fieldwork, gather supporting documentation and maintain accurate audit working papers.
• Help identify control gaps, process weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation of audit findings, observations and reports for review by the Manager and Internal Audit leadership team.
• Take part in audit discussions and exit meetings with business stakeholders.
• Follow up with process owners on the implementation of agreed audit action plans.
• Analyse audit data and information to support reviews and investigations.
• Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders across business units and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support ad-hoc projects, investigations and other assignments as directed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management or Internal Controls.
• Experience planning and executing audits, evaluating internal controls and recommending process improvements.
• Exposure to auditing across multiple business functions is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel, with approximately 25% business travel per year.

Required skills

• Good understanding of audit methodologies, internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data analytics and audit tools is an advantage.