Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

To lead and oversee the organisation’s Internal Audit function by independently evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls and operating procedures across the Group. The Senior Internal Auditor develops and executes a risk-based internal audit programme, manages complex audit assignments, directs internal and outsourced audit resources, and reports material control weaknesses, risks and recommended corrective actions to executive management and the Audit and Risk Committee.

The role provides independent assurance that organisational assets, information, systems and operations are appropriately safeguarded and that business activities are conducted efficiently, effectively and in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, delegated authorities and governance requirements.

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Risk Management or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management, Governance or Business Administration (advantageous)
• Certified Internal Auditor designation (advantageous)
• 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience in internal auditing, governance, risk, controls or assurance.
• Experience reporting to executive management and Audit and Risk Committees.
• Experience in a large, complex, multi-site or industrial organisation
• Strong grounding in risk-based auditing, internal controls, governance and relevant professional standards.

• Own the Internal Audit strategy, charter, methodology and risk-based annual audit plan, presented to and approved by the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Independently plan and lead complex financial, operational, compliance, IT and governance audits — testing controls, safeguarding assets, and uncovering control gaps, inefficiencies and potential misconduct.
• Deliver clear, evidence-based audit reports with practical recommendations; agree corrective actions with management and track them through to resolution.
• Escalate significant or unresolved issues to executives and governance structures, and report on audit performance, emerging risks and systemic findings.
• Lead, coach and manage the Internal Audit team — allocating work, reviewing quality, and building technical and stakeholder-engagement capability.
• Manage the department's budget, resourcing and technology needs.
• Oversee outsourced/co-sourced audit providers and coordinate with external auditors to ensure full assurance coverage without duplication.