Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor plays a critical role in independently evaluating the effectiveness of the company’s policies, procedures, and standards related to financial, operational, and information resource management. This position ensures that company resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to support long-term growth and enhance the overall value of the organization. The auditor’s work helps safeguard assets, improve operational processes, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

- Evaluate risk exposures related to governance, operations, and information systems, focusing on the reliability and integrity of financial and operational data, effectiveness of controls, asset protection, and regulatory compliance to identify auditable areas.
- Develop and document detailed audit plans for each engagement, outlining objectives, scope, timing, and resource allocation, along with comprehensive work programs to meet these goals.
- Review the accuracy and integrity of financial and operational information, including the processes used to identify, measure, classify, and report such data.
- Conduct audits in accordance with approved audit programs and the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- Identify gaps such as missing or ineffective internal controls, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies; discuss findings with process owners and departmental heads to gather feedback.
- Prepare and organize working papers with thorough documentation detailing the nature, scope, results, and evidence of audit findings.
- Draft audit reports that provide opinions on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of operations and systems.
- Perform follow-up audits to verify that management has implemented corrective actions or escalate risks to senior management if recommendations are not addressed.
- Oversee the Continuous Monitoring System (CMS) to enhance monitoring of exceptions in high-risk areas such as aging accounts, discounts, concessions, unusual sales trends, and collateral management, ensuring controls mitigate identified risks.
- Supervise internal audit team members during audit engagements and fraud investigations.
- Identify, assess, and investigate potential fraud risks, including claims received through Ethics Line or other channels, and conduct independent investigations related to code of ethics violations, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.
- Execute consulting assignments and projects as defined to support management in risk mitigation and organizational objectives.
- Prepare reports and information for the Audit Committee and senior management.
- Maintain and update the Code of Ethics (COE) investigation database, and provide regular fraud reporting to the Ethics and Compliance Committee, Audit Committee, and senior management.

Required Qualifications

- Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACCA, or CA Intermediate are essential.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- While not explicitly stated, candidates with experience in audit project supervision, fraud investigation, and continuous monitoring systems will be highly valued.
- The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and audit committees, contributing directly to the company’s governance and risk management framework.

This position demands a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, integrity, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments to foster compliance and operational excellence.