Senior Internal Auditor

About the Role
Our client is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to independently assess operational processes, contractual compliance, risk management, governance, and financial controls. You'll conduct risk-based audits, identify control weaknesses and risks, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen processes and improve the overall control environment. You'll also work closely with management and the Board of Directors to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

If you're an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive professional with a passion for risk management and strengthening internal controls, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits across operational, commercial, financial, compliance, and IT processes.
• Assess contracts, policies, procedures, and internal controls to identify risks, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear audit reports and recommendations highlighting key findings, risks, and corrective actions.
• Evaluate operational and financial processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, revenue leakage, and compliance risks.
• Work with management and IT teams to strengthen systems, controls, SOPs, and business processes.
• Monitor agreed corrective actions and audit recommendations, escalating significant unresolved risks where required.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA, or an MBA are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal audit, risk management, or internal controls.
• Experience in a logistics/shipping or multinational environment is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management, and internal controls.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and commercial contracts.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and ability to identify process and system improvement opportunities.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, professional scepticism, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, proactive, and improvement-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and engage confidently with management and senior stakeholders.