Internal Audit Executive

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Executive to lead risk‑based audits in line with our approved audit plan. The role will evaluate internal controls, risk management and corporate governance across financial and operational functions, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations and IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk‑based audit programs, including planning, fieldwork, testing of control design and operating effectiveness, and substantive procedures.
• Perform walkthroughs, document reviews and stakeholder interviews to gather evidence and assess compliance with internal policies, laws and Delegation of Authority.
• Identify control deficiencies, non‑compliance issues and opportunities for efficiency improvement, and document findings in working papers.
• Draft clear audit reports with recommendations, present results to process owners and senior management, and monitor action‑plan implementation.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis, leverage data analytics to detect anomalies, and support advisory engagements such as SOP reviews and system implementation assessments.
• Participate in special reviews, forensic investigations, inventory counts and asset verification activities.
• Stay updated on emerging risks, regulatory changes and professional standards to continuously improve audit methodology.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (CIA, CPA, ACA, ACCA or CA) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit, risk assessment and control testing.
• Strong understanding of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and corporate governance frameworks.

Required skills

• Proficiency in data‑analytics techniques for audit testing.
• Ability to prepare audit documentation and reports in accordance with professional standards.