The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the armouring company. This role ensures compliance with financial, operational, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on the unique needs of the defence and ballistic protection industry. The Internal Auditor supports transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across departments including production, procurement, quality, inventory, and R&D.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement annual internal audit plans based on risk assessments and company objectives.
- Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits across all departments.
- Review processes related to armour production, material handling, procurement, inventory control, and quality assurance.
- Document audit findings, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and ensure alignment with industry regulations, defence compliance standards, and company policies.
- Identify high-risk areas such as ballistic materials procurement, classified project handling, supply chain integrity, and testing documentation.
- Monitor adherence to safety protocols, certification requirements, and export control regulations (where applicable).
Compliance & Policy Review
- Evaluate compliance with internal SOPs, engineering documentation procedures, and manufacturing standards.
- Verify that quality control processes follow relevant ballistic and defence standards.
- Review adherence to financial policies, anti-fraud measures, and ethical guidelines.
Reporting & Recommendations
- Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, root causes, and recommendations.
- Present audit results to senior management and follow up on corrective action implementation.
- Support management in improving efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with production, procurement, HR, finance, and quality teams to strengthen processes.
- Provide guidance during external audits (ISO, defence compliance audits, financial audits).
- Educate departments on audit readiness, documentation standards, and internal control requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated on best practices in internal auditing, risk management, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, particularly in traceability of ballistic materials, testing documentation, and inventory accuracy.
- Recommend process optimizations to support operational efficiency and cost control.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification preferred: CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent.
- 2–4+ years of internal auditing experience, ideally in manufacturing, defence, automotive, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and compliance.
- Experience auditing production systems, procurement processes, and inventory controls.
- Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and defence regulations is a strong advantage.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
Key Competencies
- Strong ethical judgement and integrity
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Risk assessment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Understanding of manufacturing workflows
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