Internal Auditor

Primary responsibilities
Conduct/Lead internal audits to assess, enhance, and optimize processes related to operations, risk management, controls, and governance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and different stakeholders to evaluate and identify potential risks within different business units.
Gather observations, and prepare detailed and accurate audit reports, outlining findings, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Stay informed about industry best practices and regulatory updates to ensure the audit process aligns with evolving standards.
Provide insights and recommendations for process improvements based on audit findings.
Participate in the annual audit planning process and assist in preparing audit committee presentations, including tracking audit action items.
Contribute to the development of processes and tools within the audit function.
Utilize advanced data analytics to extract meaningful insights and identify trends in financial and operational data.
Design and implement data-driven audit procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Competencies
Advanced experience in leading internal/external audits, risk management activities, or related fields.
Experience engaging at a management level during audit projects.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and take initiative.
Hunger for learning and personal growth.
Self-starter with dynamism, drive, and a results-oriented mindset.
Affinity for, and some experience with, manufacturing businesses.
Career-focused with eagerness to progress within our Group.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 4-5 years of internal audit experience gained within a commodity trading company (energy, metals & mining or other commodity trading company). This is compulsory.
Understanding of operational risks associated with physical energy trading, upstream and downstream operations would be advantageous.
Understanding of the operational infrastructure of a trading company (IT systems, trading platform, back-office systems).
Experience working in and resolving problems independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented trading environment.
Experience building data analytics models for audit purposes.
Experience managing teams during audit assignments.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Confident and proactive.
Strong attention to detail.
Capability to gather, analyse and articulate information accurately.
Track record of working effectively in a team-based environment with people from different offices and functions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
Proven capacity to prioritise and maintain confidentiality.
Calm under pressure.
Be willing to travel when required.