Head of Internal Audit

As the Chief Audit Executive of the organization and a member of the executive management team, your role involves performing advanced level professional internal auditing work to ensure the effectiveness of the corporate governance structure. Your responsibilities include: - Setting objectives for the department based on medium-term goals and monitoring progress regularly - Guiding audit staff in planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring internal audit operations - Directing the identification and evaluation of the organization's risk areas and developing the annual Audit Plan - Identifying and suggesting improvement & cost-saving opportunities, preparing audit findings, and making recommendations - Interacting with the team to prepare an annual plan for internal audit activities - Developing audit procedures, reviewing and verifying audit reports, and presenting them to management on a monthly basis - Coordinating with external auditors for internal auditing activities and ensuring compliance with the audit plan - Conducting comprehensive audits across divisions to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and financial reliability - Representing internal audit at management meetings and external organizations - Providing professional guidance to the audit team in issue identification, development, and documentation - Recommending training programmes to enhance team members" knowledge and skills - Recruiting and supporting HR in acquiring the right talent for the section Key Competencies: - Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and ability to guide the team - Proficiency in ERP or particularly SAP knowledge - Ability to develop and maintain a delegation of authority manual - Proficiency in data analytics tools and delivering clear presentations on complex topics - Excellent business report writing skills and effective communication with stakeholders - Experience in internal audits and manufacturing operations - Exposure to international travel audits by geo region - Preferred certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Qualification & Experience: - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CAs) with 15-20+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, and compliance - Manufacturing audit experience is a plus,