Plan, develop, and oversee the Group’s internal audit activities to ensure alignment with business objectives, risk exposure, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate the effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control systems across the Group.
Lead internal audits, special reviews, and investigations to identify operational risks, control weaknesses, and areas of non-compliance.
Review and report audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
Manage and develop the internal audit team, including work allocation, performance monitoring, and professional development.
Provide independent advisory support to improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and mitigate business risks.
Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders while ensuring the independence, objectivity, and integrity of the internal audit function.
Ensure internal audit activities comply with applicable professional standards, regulatory requirements, and established audit methodologies.
Report functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Group Managing Director.
SKILL REQUIREMENT
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, MIA membership, or equivalent are advantageous.At least 10–15 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, internal controls, or assurance, including substantial leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal control frameworks, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
Ability to analyse complex business processes, identify root causes, assess risk exposure, detect potential fraud and control weaknesses, and formulate practical recommendations.
Effective stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across business functions and entities. Exposure to ICT, distribution, supply chain, or multi-entity organisations is an advantage.