Internal Audit Supervisor

I. Job Summary

The role is responsible for performing and/or supervising risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, and compliance areas within a manufacturing environment. It evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, and supports the delivery of audit engagements in accordance with approved methodologies and professional standards.

The position may independently execute audit activities or oversee audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring audit quality, timely execution, and appropriate reporting of results to management. It also supports audit planning, follow-up activities, and continuous improvement of audit practices.

II. Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Execute and/or supervise end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, documentation, reporting, and follow-up
• Conduct audits over operational, financial, and compliance processes in accordance with approved audit methodologies and standards
• Perform walkthroughs, audit testing, data analytics, and root cause analysis to assess process effectiveness and identify control gaps
• Ensure audit procedures are adequately performed and working papers are properly documented and supported
• For supervisory roles: guide and review audit work performed by team members to ensure quality and consistency

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over key processes, including production, procurement, inventory, warehousing, logistics, finance, treasury, and IT general controls
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, compliance gaps, and fraud risks
• Assess business risks and analyze root causes to support audit conclusions and recommendations

Audit Reporting

• Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports with appropriate risk ratings and conclusions
• Present audit findings and recommendations to process owners and management
• For supervisory roles: review audit reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with audit objectives
• Engage with management to discuss audit observations and validate root causes

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed corrective actions
• Track status of management action plans and assess effectiveness of remediation efforts
• Escalate overdue or high-risk issues to management, as necessary

Planning, Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Support the annual risk assessment and development of the Internal Audit Plan
• Participate in special reviews, investigations, and advisory engagements as assigned
• Lead audit engagements and manage multiple audits simultaneously
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to audit team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices
• Maintain awareness of internal auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry developments

III. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Internal Auditing, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are preferred
• 4+ years of Internal Audit experience is required
• Strong knowledge of risk-based internal auditing, internal controls, and manufacturing/business processes (e.g., procurement, production, inventory, logistics, finance)
• Experience in audit execution (e.g., walkthroughs, testing, root cause analysis, data analytics) and familiarity with ERP systems and Excel
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills, with high integrity and ability to work independently; leadership and stakeholder management skills is preferred