Internal Audit Lead

Purpose of the Role

Company’s Internal Control Framework

Key Responsibilities

Internal Controls

Company self-assessment process

• Coordinate with process owners to identify control gaps, document remediation actions, and track closure progress.

• Maintain and update the Segregation of Duties Matrix and ensure alignment with authorization protocols in ERP systems.

Financial Audits

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring timely closure of audit points.

Company’s minimum control requirements

• Monitor and report on audit findings, management letters, and open vs. closed points from previous audits.

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain BI dashboards for financial KPIs, audit status, and control metrics.

• Ensure data integrity and governance across reporting platforms, including HFM and statutory accounts.

• Provide insights and recommendations based on analytics to support strategic decision-making.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Company policies, including trade sanctions, tax havens, and transfer pricing regulations.

• Regularly update CCA documents in the Group Finance Upload Centre and ensure alignment with revised credit policies.

• Support country-level risk assessments and contribute to MEIA annual risk reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, Group Internal Audit, and external auditors.

Company internal controls

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in finance operations, internal controls, and audit management.

Company internal control framework

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Technical Competencies

• Digital Finance Tools & ERP Systems

• Internal Controls & Audit Readiness

• Data Analytics & BI Reporting

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Compliance & Governance Orientation