Manager (Internal Audit)

* Drive the development and execution of annual risk-based internal audit plans to ensure comprehensive coverage of all group concerns. * Architect and implement audit programs, checklists, and standard operating procedures to facilitate efficient and effective audits. * Conduct thorough financial, operational, compliance, and management audits, including surprise audits and special investigations, to identify areas for improvement. * Lead the evaluation and enhancement of internal control systems across departments, motivating stakeholders to adopt best practices and ensure regulatory compliance. * Ensure adherence to Bangladesh Financial Reporting Standards (BFRS), VAT, and tax laws, reviewing company compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. * Identify and mitigate key business risks, including financial, operational, fraud, and compliance risks, developing and monitoring risk mitigation strategies. * Establish a robust risk assessment framework to guide the group's risk management efforts. * Analyze financial statements, cost structures, and inventory systems to identify variances, inefficiencies, and fraud risks, providing actionable recommendations for improvement. * Conduct regular physical inventory audits and factory/branch audits, including production, procurement, and store functions, to ensure operational effectiveness. * Develop and present comprehensive audit reports, complete with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations, to senior management and the Board. * Foster a culture of accountability and ethical compliance within the internal audit team, leading, mentoring, and supervising team members to ensure timely completion of audits. * Collaborate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure seamless coordination and compliance. * Track and measure key performance indicators, including timely completion of audit plans, reduction in audit observations, and improvement in internal control compliance scores, to drive continuous improvement. * Design and deliver training programs for stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and skills, ensuring effective follow-up and closure of audit observations.