Section Manager, Internal Audit

Job purpose

Audit planning and control assessment

• Assess manufacturing risks and plan audits across operations, supply chain, inventory, procurement, and compliance.
• Set audit scope, objectives, and resources and coordinate with plant leadership and process owners.
• Review manufacturing processes and operational and financial controls, including ERP, manufacturing applications, and operational technologies.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities to improve process and operational performance.

Audit execution and improvement

• Manage manufacturing audit engagements and oversee audit teams; review findings, validate evidence, and ensure quality outcomes.
• Lead special reviews of operational inefficiencies, production losses, and control issues.
• Analyze manufacturing KPIs and recommend improvements to process effectiveness, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Monitor corrective actions, key risk indicators, and continuous audit activities; prepare reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance or any relevant field.
• 6 to 10 years of work experience.

Audit competencies

• Competencies include audit best practices, planning, reporting, procedures and standards, compliance audits, internal audit controls, post-audit reviews, and security audits.
• Assess controls in ERP systems, manufacturing applications, and operational technologies.

Management and business accountabilities

• Lead and develop teams, manage performance, take responsibility for deliverables, and make timely decisions.
• Plan and monitor work and budgets, report progress, develop organizational structures and job descriptions, and improve business processes.
• Develop policies and procedures, pursue automation, use relevant IT solutions, and adapt to new technologies.
• Support a safe, secure, and legally compliant work environment.

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