Senior Internal Audit (construction)

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to help assess whether business processes, financial controls and risk-management practices are working effectively. The role will support operations in real estate development and transportation, with a particular focus on identifying practical improvements, communicating audit findings clearly and following up on agreed actions.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and carry out risk-based financial, operational and compliance audits.

• Review business processes, accounting records, supporting documents and internal procedures.

• Assess controls across areas such as procurement, vendor management, payments, project costs and expense approvals.

• Review real estate project controls, including budgets, construction costs, contracts and related expenditure.

• Review relevant transportation costs and controls, such as fleet expenses, fuel, maintenance and operating costs.

• Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, unusual transactions and potential areas of risk.

• Discuss audit observations with relevant teams and agree practical recommendations and corrective actions.

• Prepare clear audit reports that explain the issue, its impact and the recommended action.

• Follow up on agreed action plans and monitor whether improvements have been implemented.

• Maintain complete audit working papers and supporting evidence.

• Support external audits and other assurance or control-related assignments when required.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

• Typically 4-6 years of experience in internal audit, risk or internal controls.

• Experience in real estate, construction, transportation or project-based businesses is preferred.

• Good knowledge of internal audit practices, risk assessment and control frameworks.

• Experience using ERP systems and preparing structured audit documentation.