Head of Internal Audit

* Spearhead the internal audit function, driving a risk-based approach to ensure organizational objectives are met through enhanced governance and operating practices. * Architect and execute the annual internal audit plan, aligning with organizational strategy and emerging risk areas to identify control gaps and inefficiencies. * Drive the full internal audit cycle, assessing operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. * Analyze business processes, internal controls, and risk management practices to pinpoint areas for improvement and optimize efficiency. * Uncover insights from accounting records, operational data, and systems, using findings to inform audit reports and recommendations. * Develop and present clear, actionable audit reports, highlighting findings, root causes, and practical solutions to stakeholders. * Foster a culture of ethics and accountability, advising management, the Audit Committee, and the Board on governance, risk, and control matters. * Nurture open communication channels with senior management and the Audit Committee/Board, providing regular updates on audit outcomes, key risks, and action status. * Oversee whistleblowing mechanisms, fraud risk management, and investigation follow-up, ensuring timely and effective resolution. * Champion the closure of audit findings and management action plans, conducting follow-up audits to ensure ownership and progress. * Identify opportunities for risk mitigation, process improvement, and cost optimization, driving strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance. * Maintain meticulous audit records, including working papers and memoranda, to ensure transparency and accountability. * Stay abreast of developments in internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, applying knowledge to continuously improve the internal audit function.