Job Description
International Distillers Limited (IDL), a leading name among Sri Lanka's spirits manufacturers with an extensive portfolio of popular brands, is seeking a driven and experienced audit professional to join our Internal Audit, Risk & Control division. Reporting to the Deputy General Manager, Internal Audit, Risk & Control, you will play a central role in executing the Group's risk-based Internal Audit Plan, facilitating Enterprise Risk Management activities, and providing objective assurance directly to the Board Audit Committee across all Group companies. This role offers close working exposure to senior management and the Board, a rare vantage point from which to build both capability and professional standing early in one's career.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE – INTERNAL AUDIT, RISK AND CONTROL
Your role will include:
- Assisting in executing the approved risk-based Internal Audit Plan across all Group companies.
- Executing operational, financial, governance, information systems and compliance audits in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Conducting audit planning, process walkthroughs, interviews, data analytics, testing and documentation to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
- Independently evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.
- Identifying control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, fraud indicators and emerging risks, and recommending practical improvements.
- Preparing clear, evidence-based audit reports with practical recommendations and agreed management action plans, and following up on implementation.
- Facilitating periodic enterprise risk assessments and assisting in maintaining the Group Risk Register.
- Assisting in preparing Enterprise Risk Management reports, dashboards and presentations to the Board Audit Committee.
- Evaluating compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Board approved policies and internal governance requirements.
- Assisting in conducting investigations relating to suspected fraud, misconduct, policy violations and control breaches, including matters arising from whistleblower complaints.
- Utilising data analytics, AI and technology to improve audit efficiency, effectiveness and continuous auditing capability.
- Undertaking special audits, thematic reviews and post-implementation reviews as assigned by the Audit Committee.
What you bring:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, Risk Management or a related discipline.
- A professional qualification such as ICASL, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CIA is preferred.
- A minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls or Governance.
- Prior experience within manufacturing, FMCG, alcoholic beverages, retail, distribution or a diversified group environment will be a distinct advantage.
- Sound working knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, including COSO ERM and/or ISO 31000.
- Prior experience in conducting Information Systems (IS) audits and evaluating IT General Controls (ITGCs) will be a distinct advantage.
- Sound knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, governance frameworks, internal control principles and risk management practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with experience in leveraging data analytics and audit technologies considered an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, contribute directly to Board level discussions, and build a strong professional foundation within a diversified Group. If this describes you, please forward your CV along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees within two weeks of this advertisement to careers@idl.lk.
Chief Human Resource Officer
International Distillers Limited
Melfort Estate, Kothalawala, Kaduwela.
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