Senior Internal Auditor

Job Summary

• Responsible for managing audit engagements end-to-end—covering planning, execution, leadership of junior auditors, and ensuring the quality of all deliverables before review by the Head of Internal Audit.
  The position is intended to function as a senior audit lead who will effectively deputize for the Head of Internal Audit

Job Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Operations Audits

•    Conduct audit of production processes, plant operations, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)

•    Review raw materials usage, production planning, yield variances, and production losses.

•    Audit maintenance activities, spare parts consumption, and equipment uptime records

•    Evaluate quality control procedures and compliance with QA standards and HSSE standards.

•    Audit waste management, scrap, and stock disposal processes.

Supply Chain, Inventory & Warehouse Audits

•    Conduct stock counts and verify the accuracy of raw material, WIP, and finished goods

•    Aduit warehouse processes, receiving, storage conditions, dispatch, and documentation

•    Review procurement processes, vendor management, contract compliance, and price comparison

•    Audit material movement and ensure proper documentation and control of inventory

Logistics & Transport Audits

•    Conduct audits on fleet management, fuel usage, trip records, vehicle maintenance, and driver compliance

•    Review tracking systems, route planning, and adherence to transport policies

•    Audit vehicle maintenance schedules, spare parts usage, and transport cost analysis

•    Evaluate compliance with transport policies and safety procedures

Financial & Compliance Audit

•    Evaluate internal controls around payments, cost accounting, production costing, payroll, and expense claims.

•    Review production cost, bill of materials (BOM), and variance analysis

•    Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements

•    Conduct revenue assurance checks and fraud risk reviews.

IT Audit Responsibilities

•    Conduct general IT control (GITC) audits, including:
-    Access controls (user rights, password, privilege levels)
-    Change management controls
-    Backup and recovery procedures
-    System development lifecycle

•    Perform application controls review on ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

•    Audit data integrity, system configuration, and interface controls across production, finance, transport, and warehouse modules

•    Review cybersecurity controls such as antivirus management, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and patch updates

•    Assess compliance with IT policies, data protection regulations, and security standards

•    Perform analytics using digital tools to test transactions, identify anomalies, and detect fraud.

Qualification

•    Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields

•    Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA, CISA) is an advantage

Work Experience

•    Minimum of 7–10 years in internal audit, risk management, or control functions

•    Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, production operations, logistics, supply chain, or similar industries is highly preferred. 

Skills and Competencies 

•    Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures

•    Ability to analyze operational data (production records, inventory reports, yield results)

•    Knowledge of IIA standards and internal control frameworks

•    High attention to detail and strong investigative skills 

•    Strong proficiency in MS Excel, audit tools, and SAP

•    Excellent communication and report-writing ability

•    Integrity, objectivity, and strong problem-solving skills.