Internal Audit Manager

About us

Mewah Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of edible oils, fats and related products. With a global presence and a commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to providing our customers with high-quality, innovative products that meet their evolving needs. Join our team and be a part of our continued success.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead and execute risk-based internal audits across our business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, risk management practices, and operational efficiencies across manufacturing plants, warehouses, procurement, inventory management, and corporate functions.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to partner with senior management and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence and strengthen the organization's control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, and IT-related audits across manufacturing and corporate functions.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Review manufacturing processes, inventory management, production planning, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and cost controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical solutions to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Track and validate remediation of audit findings and agreed action plans.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or control breaches when required.
• Support enterprise risk management and governance initiatives.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and management on audit-related matters.
• Mentor and supervise audit team members, ensuring quality and timely completion of engagements.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CRMA, or CISA are preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of internal audit or external audit experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role, preferably from a large conglomerate, ideally in the commodity or food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and corporate governance practices and experience performing risk-based audit and control assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence change and work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Willing to travel to manufacturing plants and business locations as required.