Internal Auditor

Overview

Commodity Trading Audit Focus

• Execute risk-based internal audits across trading, operations and support functions.
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Perform walkthroughs, control testing, substantive testing, and root cause analysis.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and commodity trading controls.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, control gaps, fraud indicators, and automation opportunities.
• Draft clear, concise, and actionable audit reports and present findings to management.

Data Analytics & Continuous Auditing

• Develop and maintain audit analytics using Power BI, Advanced Excel or Python
• Perform large-volume data analysis to identify anomalies, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Support development of continuous auditing capabilities and automated testing routines.

AI & Digital Audit Innovation

• Support integration of AI and emerging technologies into audit activities.
• Use AI-assisted tools for data mining, document review, pattern detection or predictive risk analysis
• Evaluate risks and controls related to AI governance, data quality, cybersecurity, and automated decision-making.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives within Internal Audit.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with traders, risk management, operations and support functions including IT teams.
• Track remediation of audit findings and validate closure of action plans.
• Assist in preparing reports for Audit Committee and senior management.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance auditing skills and knowledge.

Qualifications & Competencies required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or CISA is highly desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably within the commodity trading industry. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the IIA Framework, Internal Controls, Risk Management principles and industry regulations.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to clearly write complex issues.
• Ability to work independently, productively and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English (other languages a plus).
• Proven ability to obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
• Years of Experience

IT Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Power BI (dashboard development and analytics)
• Data analytics and visualization
• Understanding of AI tools and automation technologies

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.