Internal Audit Manager (Cement sector)

Our client, a leading company in cement sector, is looking for an Internal Auditor Manager who will be responsible for planning and executing internal audit activities across key business areas, including financial reporting, information technology, human resources, legal affairs, domestic and international sales, procurement, and supply chain.

Within this scope, the auditor performs risk-based audits to assess compliance with regulations, company policies, and internal control standards; and analyzes the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of business processes.

This position evaluates the accuracy of workflows by testing transaction, data, and access controls within SAP and other enterprise systems. It provides regular and comprehensive reports to management to strengthen the internal control system, reduce operational risks, and identify areas for corporate development. The role also serves as a strategic advisor to management on critical issues such as ethical compliance, information security, regulatory adherence, and the protection of employee rights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Computer Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, or Industrial Engineering; a relevant master’s degree is preferred,
• Minimum 3 years of internal audit experience, with at least 10 years of total professional experience,
• Advanced proficiency in English,
• Possession of at least one of the following certifications: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRMA, or CISA,
• Advanced knowledge of SAP modules including PM, MM, FI, PP, and SD,
• Expertise in internal controls, risk management, data security, HR practices, ethics, and legal compliance,
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and report internal audit activities related to all corporate processes of the company,
• Prepare risk-based audit plans and establish annual and periodic audit schedules,
• Audit the accuracy and regulatory compliance of financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, and financial control processes,
• Test transaction, data, and access controls within SAP ERP modules including FI, MM, PP, PM, and SD,
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls across end-to-end processes in sales and procurement, including quotations, orders, contracts, pricing, invoicing, and payments,
• Audit customer relations, delivery processes, collection control, and risk management practices in both domestic and international sales operations,
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, logistics, foreign currency transfers, and international trade legislation in import and export transactions,
• Review supplier selection, ordering, goods receipt, and payment processes in the procurement department for transparency and compliance,
• Test the system integrity and reporting accuracy of all sales and procurement transactions carried out in SAP,
• Audit human resources processes—such as payroll, personnel records, recruitment, performance management, training, disciplinary actions, and employee offboarding—for compliance with regulations and internal procedures,
• Perform internal policy compliance reviews to ensure legal adherence in areas such as data protection (KVKK), labor law, and competition law,
• Audit IT infrastructure security, access control, data integrity, and system performance in accordance with CISA and CIA standards,
• Analyze internal control mechanisms to identify process risks and recommend corrective actions for weak areas,
• Conduct special audits to address ethical breaches, conflicts of interest, misconduct, and promote a culture of corporate compliance,
• Prepare clear, concise, and strategically focused reports of audit findings for management and support them with follow-up mechanisms.