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.