Senior Internal Auditor

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with an international organization operating in a complex, highly regulated environment to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor.

As the Senior Internal Auditor, you will lead risk-based internal audit engagements across international operations, evaluating governance, risk management and internal controls.

You'll also provide strategic recommendations that enhance operational effectiveness.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role will help drive continuous improvement across a diverse and fast-paced business.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Internal Auditor:

• Lead and deliver risk-based internal audit assignments across multiple business functions, including on-site and remote reviews

• Conduct interviews with stakeholders across commercial, operational, risk and corporate functions to evaluate business processes and internal controls

• Assess and document key controls, procedures and audit findings, identifying opportunities to strengthen governance and mitigate risk

• Design and perform data-driven audit testing, including automated analytics, trend analysis and exception reporting to support continuous assurance activities

• Execute detailed audit testing across operational processes, transactions and financial activities using risk-based sampling techniques

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with company policies, governance standards and applicable regulatory requirements

• Mentor junior members of the audit team and contribute to knowledge sharing across the functions

Candidate profile:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline

• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is highly desirable

• Approximately 6-8 years' experience in internal or external audit, ideally within a commodity trading company.

• Experience using data analytics to support audit delivery; Knowledge of tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau or similar analytical platforms would be advantageous

• Experience working with ERP or enterprise business systems is desirable

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Fluent English, both written and spoken. Additional languages would be beneficial

• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 25%)

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party throughout the recruitment process, assessing candidates based on skills, experience and potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation