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Senior Internal Auditor

Eliv8 Labs


Job Location:

Colombo - Sri Lanka

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role
Our client is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to independently assess operational processes contractual compliance risk management governance and financial controls. Youll conduct risk-based audits identify control weaknesses and risks and provide practical recommendations to strengthen processes and improve the overall control environment. Youll also work closely with management and the Board of Directors to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

If youre an analytical detail-oriented and proactive professional with a passion for risk management and strengthening internal controls wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits across operational commercial financial compliance and IT processes.
  • Assess contracts policies procedures and internal controls to identify risks weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare clear audit reports and recommendations highlighting key findings risks and corrective actions.
  • Evaluate operational and financial processes to identify inefficiencies control gaps revenue leakage and compliance risks.
  • Work with management and IT teams to strengthen systems controls SOPs and business processes.
  • Monitor agreed corrective actions and audit recommendations escalating significant unresolved risks where required.

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIA ACCA CPA CA CISA or an MBA are an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years experience in internal audit risk management or internal controls.
  • Experience in a logistics/shipping or multinational environment is preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of internal audit risk management and internal controls.
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and commercial contracts.
  • Strong analytical report writing and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and ability to identify process and system improvement opportunities.

Personal Attributes

  • High integrity professional scepticism and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical proactive and improvement-oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and engage confidently with management and senior stakeholders.