The Senior Internal Audit Associate is responsible for evaluating the organization's financial, operational, and compliance processes to identify risks and recommend improvements. This role ensures the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, promotes good governance, and safeguards organizational assets. The position also supports business units in strengthening processes, enhancing control effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies-all while adhering to professional audit standards such as the ) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIA) . Key Responsibilities I. Assurance & Consultancy Engagements Perform risk-based audits and agreed-upon assurance engagements from planning to reporting stages. Identify and assess financial, operational, and compliance risks that may impact business processes. Conduct audit testing of varying complexity, applying appropriate audit principles, techniques, and methodologies. Evaluate internal controls and determine the impact of ineffective or missing controls on process efficiency and risk exposure. Prepare and maintain comprehensive audit documentation supporting audit procedures and conclusions. Interpret results against defined audit criteria to ensure work is completed efficiently and in accordance with professional auditing standards . Assess and evaluate audit findings, ensuring conclusions are supported by relevant and accurate evidence. II. Audit Business Partnering Maintain and update the process universe to reflect organizational and procedural changes within assigned business units. Collaborate and communicate effectively with process owners and management to identify opportunities for process, policy, and control improvement. Provide value-adding recommendations to strengthen the internal control framework and promote operational efficiency. Support the implementation and monitoring of management's corrective action plans. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Internal Auditing, or a related field . Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) , Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) , or equivalent professional certification. At least 3 years of relevant audit experience , preferably in internal audit, external audit, or risk management. Strong understanding of internal control frameworks , risk-based auditing, and regulatory compliance. Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills . High level of integrity, professional skepticism, and attention to detail.