Senior Specialist - Internal Audit

Job Title

Senior Specialist - Internal Audit

Job Scope

The Senior Specialist - Internal Audit is responsible for executing internal audit engagements to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control processes, assess the reliability of financial information, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, directives, and regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical and Operations

- Contribute to the preparation of the annual Internal Audit Plan in coordination with the Internal Audit Director / Senior Manager, considering the organization’s risk profile and key stakeholder priorities;

- Monitor the execution of the annual audit plan and ensure assignments are completed within approved scope, budget, timelines, and Internal Audit methodologies and guidelines;

- Prepare and monitor the annual budget for audit-related business trips and highlight expected budget or resource constraints;

- Review audit fieldwork, testing, working papers, supporting documentation, and conclusions to ensure accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with the approved audit scope and program;

- Ensure audit assignments and supporting documentation are accurately maintained in the internal audit management system (e.g., TeamMate+) in accordance with departmental quality standards;

- Review draft audit reports to ensure observations, risks, business impacts, root causes, and recommendations are properly supported, clearly presented, practical, and aligned with departmental reporting guidelines;

- Review management responses and corrective action plans to ensure identified risks and recommendations are adequately addressed, with clear accountability and implementation timelines;

- Lead and perform audit engagements, special assignments, investigations, and advisory reviews as required;

- Provide objective and independent advice to management on internal controls, compliance, risk mitigation, and achievement of business objectives;

- Prepare consolidated summaries of audit results by line of business and present key findings, risks, recommendations, and significant matters to management;

- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with management and key internal stakeholders to facilitate audit activities and effective collaboration;

Position Requirements

- Relevant professional qualifications (CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) are an advantage;

- High level of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality;

- Good understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance frameworks;

- Strong analytical thinking and data analysis skills;

- Very good report writing and presentation skills;

- Strong stakeholder management skills;

- Flexibility to travel is required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Corporate industry experience is mandatory.