Head of Internal Audit jobs

Job Summary

Habib Sugar Mills Limited is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Head of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function and strengthen the Company’s internal controls, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance. The successful candidate will oversee audit planning and execution, evaluate operational and financial controls, identify business risks, and provide actionable recommendations to improve processes and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function, including the development and execution of risk-based annual audit plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management systems, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct and oversee operational, financial, compliance, and process audits across business functions.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, financial risks, and areas of non-compliance, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Review the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, procurement, inventory, production, sales, and other key business operations.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, risk exposure, recommendations, and management action plans.
• Follow up with relevant departments to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective measures.
• Advise management on strengthening governance, accountability, risk mitigation, and internal control frameworks.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the internal audit team while maintaining professional standards, independence, and objectivity.
• Ensure audit activities comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and Company policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA, ACCA, ACMA, or an equivalent recognized professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing, risk assessment, internal controls, corporate governance, SOPs, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, communication, and leadership skills.

Experience

• 8-12 years or more of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Assurance, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization is preferred.
• Experience working in a listed company will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit assignments, assess business risks, communicate findings to senior management, and drive corrective actions.

Pay: From Rs200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person