Junior Internal Auditor – Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Internal Auditor to support our internal audit function within manufacturing operations. The role offers the chance to develop audit expertise in a technical industrial environment while working closely with operations, quality, finance and compliance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit engagements across manufacturing sites, covering operational, financial and compliance audits.
• Perform audits of projects, production, inventory, supply chain, procurement and quality control processes.
• Analyse workflows to identify inefficiencies, redundancies and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Identify risks, control gaps and provide actionable recommendations to improve productivity, safety and governance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to the Audit Manager.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure implementation and sustained improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, HSE and finance stakeholders to understand processes and risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Practical experience or exposure to internal audit, compliance or quality assurance (internships or industrial placements are a plus).
• Basic understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment and audit testing techniques.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality systems and common industrial risks.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word for reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations.