Job type
PermanentLocation
OmanSpecialism
Accountancy And FinanceIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
Competitive salary
Head of Internal Audit – for a Leading Consumer Goods Organisation in Oman
Hays is partnered with a leading consumer goods company with a strong presence in the regional market. As part of its continued focus on strengthening internal controls and risk management, the company is seeking to appoint a Head of Internal Audit.
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The Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for establishing, leading, and executing the internal audit function across the organisation. This is a senior standalone role reporting to the Audit Committee / senior management, with a mandate to build the internal audit framework from the ground up and provide independent, objective assurance on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the Internal Audit function, including designing the audit framework, policies, and procedures from scratch.
- Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct end-to-end internal audits covering operational, financial, compliance, and IT processes
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes
- Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of risk, and provide practical recommendations for improvement
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports and present findings to senior management and the Audit Committee
- Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely and effective implementation of agreed corrective actions
- Act as a trusted advisor to management on internal control, risk, and compliance matters
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Maintain professional audit standards in line with IIA guidelines and best practices
- Lead technical audits such as system-based audits, data analytics reviews, and process automation controls (technical responsibility)
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification
- Minimum 10+ years of experience within the Internal Audit function, with exposure to senior-level responsibilities
- Prior experience within the consumer goods / FMCG industry is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience working in a standalone internal audit role, with the ability to operate independently
- Demonstrated experience in building or restructuring an internal audit function from scratch
- Strong technical knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills
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