Internal Audit Planning & QA Expert

Role overview

In this position, you will take ownership of planning and quality assurance activities within internal audit. The role calls for independent work with limited supervision, while still aligning outputs to long-term goals. You may also function as an internal advisor and facilitator, helping teams deliver operational work effectively.

Your core contribution will be to shape internal audit strategy, performance measures, quality assurance standards, policies, and the annual audit plan. You will also help ensure audit activities comply with applicable regulations, support risk mitigation planning, and bring together all internal audit reporting.

Internal audit planning

• Build, revise, and maintain the internal audit strategy, objectives, quality assurance standards, charter, policies, and procedures so they remain aligned with organizational needs, recognized best practices, and international standards.
• Set internal audit KPIs and performance targets to track the effectiveness and quality of audit services over time.
• Speak with relevant business areas to understand current workflows, uncover operational insights, and identify risks that may disrupt processes.
• Assist the Risks and Analytics team in preparing the risk register and mitigation actions to reduce identified exposures.
• Compile audit programs into a yearly internal audit plan, including the departments to be reviewed, audit cadence, and scheduling.
• Evaluate the resources required to complete audit activities successfully.
• Make sure internal audit services are delivered in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate ongoing internal audit initiatives and projects, ensuring progress is tracked and delivered according to plan.

Quality assurance

• Carry out quality checks such as document reviews, gap analysis, sampling, and feedback collection to assess the efficiency, compliance, and overall quality of internal audit work, systems, and programs, then recommend improvements.
• Train and raise awareness within the internal audit team to strengthen technical capability and reinforce integrity.

Internal audit reporting and follow-up

• Support on-site audits conducted by internal or external auditors as needed.
• Bring together all internal audit reports, including findings, non-conformities, and improvement opportunities, for submission to senior management and the relevant committee.
• Track corrective action plans with internal stakeholders, support implementation efforts, and investigate delays when follow-up is required.
• Provide advisory support to internal stakeholders in accordance with established plans and procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation and archiving of all audit reports and records for future reference.

Organization and operations

• Work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to ensure consistent and controlled execution.
• Help resolve escalated issues and support junior team members so work continues efficiently.
• Escalate complex matters to the appropriate person to ensure issues are properly closed.
• Carry out any additional duties assigned.

People management

• Coach junior employees on job-related tasks when needed to transfer knowledge effectively.
• Provide direction, set priorities, delegate tasks, and monitor the workload of subordinates or junior staff.
• Support junior team members and direct reports so they can perform their duties in line with established policies and processes.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent field is required. A master’s degree is considered an advantage.

Experience

At least 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Competencies

• Policy development and governance
• Advanced internal audit methods
• Collaboration and communication
• Advanced knowledge of legislation and regulations
• Professional conduct
• Investigation skills
• Results orientation
• Customer focus
• Advanced quality management
• Change and innovation support
• Advanced internal audit planning