Head of Internal Audit

About the role

The Head of Internal Audit leads the internal audit function, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency across the organization. This senior position partners with all departments to conduct audits, identify risks, and protect the company’s assets and reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual risk‑based audit plan aligned with strategic goals.
• Conduct and supervise operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, delivering actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and present audit findings and corrective action plans to senior management.
• Partner with management to assess key risks and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure audit practices comply with railway regulations, safety, environmental policies, and company standards.
• Collaborate across departments to drive process improvements and a culture of compliance.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and technology affecting audit practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the audit team, setting performance objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA) preferred.
• 10+ years of internal audit experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role, preferably in railway, transportation or infrastructure.
• Proven track record of leading operational, financial, compliance and IT audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Executive leadership ability and experience building and managing an audit function.

Required skills

• Proficiency with audit management software.
• Experience using data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of COSO internal control framework.