Lead Specialist - Internal Audit

About the role

The Lead Specialist – Internal Audit will head and execute audit engagements across the organization, assessing risk management, internal controls, and financial reliability while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct functional reviews to evaluate accuracy, efficiency, and control effectiveness, recommending risk‑mitigation actions.
• Implement group policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute audit assignments according to the annual audit plan and documented methodology.
• Perform fieldwork, capture evidence, and upload documentation to the internal audit management system.
• Lead exit meetings, validate findings, and draft comprehensive audit reports with clear observations, risks, impacts, root causes, and recommendations.
• Obtain timely management responses, including action plans, owners, and implementation timelines.
• Provide independent advice, identify loopholes, and suggest cost‑saving measures.
• Support special investigations, advisory reviews, and other management requests.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and support team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or internal controls within a corporate environment.
• Hands‑on experience with both financial and operational audits.
• Proven ability to prepare and present audit reports in English.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Required skills