Senior Internal Audit Officer

About the role

The Senior Internal Audit Officer will lead the execution of CapitalSage Holdings' risk‑based internal audit plan, providing independent assurance to management and the Board while delivering advisory services to strengthen internal controls across the group.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and conduct scheduled, ad‑hoc and focused financial, operational, IT and compliance audits in line with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Prepare high‑quality working papers, audit files and concise audit reports for review by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Identify process gaps, risk exposures and control weaknesses; update the risk register and recommend improvements.
• Perform periodic testing of applications and processes, and support system upgrade and redesign initiatives.
• Provide advisory input to Risk Management and Compliance functions on risk mitigation opportunities.
• Maintain audit records, promote the internal audit service, and ensure timely reporting of risk positions.

Required profile

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management or compliance.
• Experience in an audit/accounting firm and exposure to manufacturing or financial services industries.
• Proven track record auditing systems, applications and IT controls.
• Relevant academic qualification (e.g., degree in Accounting, Finance or related field).

Required skills

• Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Understanding of risk‑based internal audit methodology, internal control frameworks and business process evaluation.
• Good knowledge of IFRS.
• Familiarity with audit record‑keeping systems.
• Strong analytical abilities, including data analysis using ACL or MS Excel.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).