Head of Internal Audit

About the role

The Head of Internal Audit leads the audit function, ensuring audits are performed professionally and in line with the approved audit program. This role requires a deep understanding of operational processes and internal controls to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in defining audit scope, preparing audit programs, procedures, and sampling methodologies.
• Identify key controls of the auditable entity and evaluate their adequacy and effectiveness.
• Draft audit observations on identified control deficiencies.
• Assess the effectiveness of financial and operational systems using business‑system knowledge and auditing techniques.
• Conduct interviews with client contacts, discuss deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the in‑charge auditor in drafting audit reports and coordinate follow‑up on management actions.
• Communicate audit status updates and discuss potential internal control gaps with various organizational levels.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the immediate manager.

Required profile

• Proven experience conducting internal audits in a professional manner.
• Strong understanding of operational processes and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to evaluate management controls and draft clear audit observations.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills