Job Description

Job Title: Head of Internal Audit

Location: Amman, Jordan

Industry: FMCG

An Estblished Well known company in Al QASTAL is seeking a highly experienced Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead an independent internal audit function within a diversified and regulated business environment. The role will be responsible for strengthening corporate governance, internal controls, risk management, compliance, and operational accountability across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance structures, policies, and approval matrices.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across business units.
• Review key areas such as procurement, inventory, treasury, accounting, commercial transactions, and asset protection.
• Identify control gaps, operational risks, fraud risks, and compliance issues.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.
• Present audit results to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Follow up on corrective action plans and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Support process improvement, cost control, workflow optimization, and governance maturity.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory stakeholders when required.
• Build and develop the internal audit function, methodology, tools, and reporting framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification is strongly preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, governance, risk, or compliance.
• Experience in diversified groups, FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity organizations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit standards, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Excellent analytical, investigation, reporting, and presentation skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ability to interact with senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.