Head of Internal Audit

Summary

The Head of Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

As a key strategic advisor, you will lead the Internal Audit function and oversee Group-wide activities. You will play a pivotal role in identifying emerging risks and driving control improvements across complex commodities trading, supply chain operations, and global logistics environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance & Risk Oversight

• Strategic Audit Planning: Develop and execute a multi-year, risk-based audit plan focusing on high-impact business risks and emerging global trends.
• End-to-End Process Review: Evaluate controls across trading desks, procurement, logistics, and sustainability to identify operational gaps.
• Control Maturity: Assess the Group’s governance maturity and recommend scalable improvements to SOPs, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
• Risk Identification: Proactively identify exposures in commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, cyber threats, and geopolitical shifts.

2. Board & Stakeholder Advisory

• Board Reporting: Act as the primary advisor to the Audit Committee, presenting concise, actionable reports on audit findings and risk themes.
• Strategic Oversight: Provide independent governance advice on major transformation initiatives and corporate projects.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Align audit priorities with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) registers while maintaining strict functional independence.

3. Audit Delivery & Innovation

• Operational Excellence: Lead comprehensive audits across Finance, IT, and specialized Trading operations.
• Special Investigations: Oversee investigations into significant control breaches or incidents, ensuring robust management action plans are validated.
• Tech Integration: Champion the use of Data Analytics and Automation to enhance audit precision and continuous monitoring capabilities.

4. Leadership & Culture

• Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing audit team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Risk Awareness: Drive a Group-wide "speak-up" culture and heighten awareness of internal controls and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Must hold CIA, CPA/CA, or CISA certifications. Additional credentials in Risk (CRISC) or ESG are highly advantageous.
• 8–10 years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management. Mandatory exposure to Commodities Trading, Global Supply Chain, or Banking (Commodities desk) is required.
• Deep understanding of hedging, market risks, trade finance, and operational risk within a global trading house context.
• Proven experience implementing technology-enabled audit techniques and data analytics.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence C-suite leadership and the Board.
• High proficiency in technical report writing and presenting complex risk data simply.
• Willingness to travel to regional sites as required for operational reviews.