Summary

The Head of Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee regarding the effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

As a key strategic advisor, you will lead the Internal Audit function and oversee Group-wide activities. You will play a pivotal role in identifying emerging risks and driving control improvements across complex commodities trading, supply chain operations, and global logistics environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance & Risk Oversight

• Strategic Audit Planning: Develop and execute a multi-year, risk-based audit plan focusing on high-impact business risks and emerging global trends.
• End-to-End Process Review: Evaluate controls across trading desks, procurement, logistics, and sustainability to identify operational gaps.
• Control Maturity: Assess the Group’s governance maturity and recommend scalable improvements to SOPs, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
• Risk Identification: Proactively identify exposures in commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, cyber threats, and geopolitical shifts.

2. Board & Stakeholder Advisory

• Board Reporting: Act as the primary advisor to the Audit Committee, presenting concise, actionable reports on audit findings and risk themes.
• Strategic Oversight: Provide independent governance advice on major transformation initiatives and corporate projects.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Align audit priorities with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) registers while maintaining strict functional independence.

3. Audit Delivery & Innovation

• Operational Excellence: Lead comprehensive audits across Finance, IT, and specialized Trading operations.
• Special Investigations: Oversee investigations into significant control breaches or incidents, ensuring robust management action plans are validated.
• Tech Integration: Champion the use of Data Analytics and Automation to enhance audit precision and continuous monitoring capabilities.

4. Leadership & Culture

• Team Development: Lead and mentor a high-performing audit team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Risk Awareness: Drive a Group-wide "speak-up" culture and heighten awareness of internal controls and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Must hold CIA, CPA/CA, or CISA certifications. Additional credentials in Risk (CRISC) or ESG are highly advantageous.
• 8–10 years of experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management. Mandatory exposure to Commodities Trading, Global Supply Chain, or Banking (Commodities desk) is required.
• Deep understanding of hedging, market risks, trade finance, and operational risk within a global trading house context.
• Proven experience implementing technology-enabled audit techniques and data analytics.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence C-suite leadership and the Board.
• High proficiency in technical report writing and presenting complex risk data simply.
• Willingness to travel to regional sites as required for operational reviews.