Internal Audit & Compliance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit & Compliance Specialist to coordinate audit activities, strengthen compliance, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. The role focuses on ensuring audit recommendations are implemented, risks are managed, and internal controls remain robust.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external audit engagements and act as the primary liaison between auditors and business teams.
• Develop and maintain the annual internal audit calendar to ensure timely planning and execution.
• Review audit findings, monitor progress, and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Track corrective and preventive actions and follow up with departments for effective implementation.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, SOPs, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, proposing improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads to strengthen governance, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and improving policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks.
• Prepare periodic reports and dashboards on audit status, compliance performance, and improvement initiatives for management review.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years of audit experience, with exposure to compliance, operations, or process improvement.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodologies, and compliance practices.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel