Senior Internal Auditor - Manufacturing

Role Overview

Senior Internal Auditor - Manufacturing at Alfanar, based at a manufacturing facility.

Role Purpose

Lead and execute risk-based internal audits to assess and enhance the effectiveness of internal controls, identify process improvements, and ensure timely implementation of management action plans. Provide clear, actionable audit reports and monitor emerging risks.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

• Conduct thorough risk assessments across various functions within the organization.
• Develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans.
• Prioritize areas of concern based on risk levels to create an effective audit plan.

Audit Execution

• Perform audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Review and evaluate the adequacy of existing control measures across different processes.
• Perform both qualitative and quantitative evaluations to assess the existence, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal control processes.
• Use data-driven insights to ensure that controls are operating as intended and identify any weaknesses.
• Leverage advanced data analytics tools to enhance the accuracy of audit testing.
• Identify potential areas of risk, inefficiencies, or anomalies that may require attention.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Organize and lead exit meetings with process owners to discuss audit findings.
• Validate and finalize internal audit reports with management, ensuring that actionable responses and timelines for resolution are agreed upon.
• Develop high-quality, clear, and concise internal audit reports.
• Align reports with audit objectives and ensure they effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and management responses.

Follow-Up and Monitoring

• Monitor the implementation of management's action plans through follow-up audits.
• Ensure timely resolution of identified issues and that corrective actions are effective.

Process Improvement and Ad-Hoc Audits

• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency improvements and collaborate with various departments.
• Work with stakeholders to implement changes that strengthen processes and enhance overall performance.
• Perform audits or investigations in response to emerging risks, concerns, or unexpected incidents.
• Take immediate action on findings that may indicate potential vulnerabilities or threats.

Knowledge and Compliance Management

• Continuously update knowledge of the company's policies, procedures, and business operations.
• Stay informed on any changes within the company that could impact internal controls or audit activities.
• Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity.

Operational Excellence

• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide periodic reports detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
• Solve related problems and escalate any complex operational issues.
• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes.
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures and seek automation opportunities.
• Obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any relevant field.
• 4 to 6 years of work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Audit Best Practices.
• Audit Planning.
• Audit Reporting.
• Auditing Procedures and Standards.
• Compliance Audits.
• Internal Audit Controls.
• Post Audit Reviews.
• Security Audits.