The Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for developing and executing a risk-based internal audit program covering operational, financial, and compliance risks across the organization.
The role will provide independent assurance to executive leadership and governance bodies while supporting operational excellence across logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, and risk management frameworks.
- Conduct operational audits across logistics operations including warehousing, transportation, procurement, inventory, and revenue assurance.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements to strengthen operational efficiency.
- Lead fraud risk assessments and investigations where necessary.
- Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and governance committees.
- Monitor remediation actions and ensure closure of audit findings.
- Build and lead a strong high-performing internal audit team aligned with international auditing standards.
- Introduce strong data-driven auditing and continuous monitoring capabilities.
Preferred profile includes:
- 12 18+ years experience in internal audit, risk, or governance.
- Professional certification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Experience leading or building an internal audit function.
- Background in operationally intensive industries such as logistics, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, or large service networks.
- Strong familiarity with COSO internal control framework and enterprise risk management.
- Experience presenting audit findings to executive leadership or board-level committees.
- High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management capability.
