Internal Audit Director

About the role

The Internal Audit Director will shape and execute the organization’s risk‑based audit strategy, ensuring robust governance, risk management and control environments. Reporting to senior leadership, this role leads a dedicated audit team and collaborates closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual risk‑based internal audit plan.
• Lead, supervise and mentor the internal audit team.
• Establish audit methodologies, policies and procedures aligned with IIA Standards.
• Evaluate enterprise risk‑management processes across strategic, operational, financial, compliance and IT domains.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor implementation of management action plans and track audit findings to resolution.
• Review corporate governance practices and ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Direct operational, financial, compliance, IT and special investigations.
• Prepare and present audit reports to executive management and the Audit Committee.
• Support fraud risk assessments, lead investigations and recommend enhancements to fraud prevention controls.
• Promote data‑analytics and technology use in audit activities and conduct quality‑assurance reviews.

Required profile

• Senior audit professional with extensive experience in internal audit leadership.
• Deep knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).
• Proven ability to evaluate risk‑management, internal controls and corporate governance.
• Experience overseeing fraud investigations and coordinating with external auditors.
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings to senior executives and audit committees.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide risk and governance frameworks.
• Leadership of a high‑performing audit team.
• Exposure to diverse business functions and strategic initiatives.