Global Internal Audit Specialist
IFS
Company Description
IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.
At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.
We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.
We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.
If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.
Job Description
The purpose of the Global Internal Audit Specialist, role is to support the Head of Internal Audit by executing the annual audit plan, enhancing governance, and driving innovation through automation and AI, while ensuring effective audit reviews and fraud detection in alignment with organizational priorities.
Key Objectives
- Deliver the risk-based audits across Finance, Procurement, IT, HR, Compliance and Governance as per the planned and approved internal audit plan for 2026 while collaborating with the risk management function to identify the high-risk areas.
- Perform audit based on technology driven audit processes for efficiency -AI, Automation and data driven approach.
- Perform Fraud Detection and Control Assurance by completing testing as per the audit plan
- Perform monthly follow up on the open audit action and report the status updates to the Audit Committee.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Delivery of the Annual Audit Plan:
Completion of the Annual Audit Plan according to the indicative timelines for 2026 while collaborating with risk management function to identify high risk factors on audits areas.
- Audit Committee and Stakeholder Engagement:
Timely submission of the audit committee deck, Timeliness of follow-ups with relevant stakeholders, Clear communication with stakeholders on the audit findings and recommendations.
- Feedback or insights derived from the business:
Following up the remedial actions based on the reported audit findings.
- Automation & Innovation:
Educate the scope and work hand in hand with the development team by giving inputs and ensure delivery of all initiatives for 2026.
- Support to Head of Internal Audit:
Coach and trained team members, take the lead in team deliverables.
Responsiveness to ad-hoc departmental deliverables
Qualifications
- Full qualification of any accountancy body - ACCA, CA. CIMA or a degree equivalent.
Additional Information
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.