Manager/ Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

Title: Manager/ Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Company Name: ShopUp

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 6 years

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• At least 6 years

• Age At least 25 years

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit (Big 4 preferred), or an internal controls function.

• 3+ years of experience specifically managing audit teams.

• Relevant professional certification or part qualification is preferable (e.g., CIA, CPA/ACCA/CA).

• Demonstrable experience auditing e-commerce, retail technology, or FinTech/digital financial services environments.

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex audit issues into clear, concise, and persuasive reports. 

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and Objectivity: Unwavering commitment to ethical standards and professional independence.

• Curiosity and Analytical Rigor: Ability to quickly grasp complex business models and processes, drill down to root causes, and formulate pragmatic solutions.

• Resilience and Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment where priorities and systems constantly evolve.

• Collaborative Leader: Proven ability to build strong working relationships with management while maintaining professional skepticism.

The Manager/ Senior Manager, Internal Audit will be a key leader within the Internal Audit function, reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit (HIA). This role is critical in helping ShopUp achieve its strategic objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization`s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

You will be responsible for leading complex audit engagements across our core business lines, including B2B E-commerce, Supply Chain/Logistics, Financial Technology (FinTech), and IT systems. The role requires hands-on experience in auditing FMCG companies and distribution house operations, with a focus on identifying process improvements, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting overall organizational integrity.

1. Audit Planning & Execution:

• Lead the planning and execution of all phases of complex operational, financial, compliance, and IT audit engagements in accordance with the annual risk-based audit plan and professional standards (IIA).

• Support in the development and implementation of comprehensive audit strategies and frameworks.

• Perform comprehensive risk assessments for existing and evolving business areas (e.g., new FinTech products, geographical expansion) to proactively identify high-risk areas.

• Manage project timelines, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure the delivery of high-quality audit work papers and reports.

• Deep-dive into core business processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Treasury, Inventory Management) to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

• Conduct audits specifically related to FMCG operations and distribution house and operation-heavy activities to identify unique risks, control and process gaps and improvement opportunities.

• Spearhead the Internal Audit function’s adoption of Data Analytics and Continuous Auditing techniques using data analytics tools.

• Evaluate adherence to relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to a multi-faceted technology/FinTech organization.

• Provide expertise feedbacks and recommendations by evaluating the Operational, Financial and IT Controls.

2. Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive internal audit report and present key audit findings, root causes, and practical recommendations with Senior Management and Executive-level stakeholders.

• Partner with business leaders to develop and track actionable remediation plans, ensuring identified risks are mitigated in a timely and effective manner.

• Support the HIA in preparing reports and presentations for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

• Act as a trusted advisor to management on control design and process efficiency improvements, while maintaining the required independence.
  
  

3. Leadership & Mentorship:

• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior audit staff and co-sourced resources on audit methodology, workpaper documentation, and effective communication.

• Conduct quality reviews of team members` work to ensure adherence to professional standards and departmental methodology.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit methodology, risk assessment process, and overall function effectiveness.

• Monitor and ensure the timely execution of follow-up actions arising from audit recommendations.

• Design and deliver training sessions to enhance awareness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance culture across the organization.

• Travel, visit on-ground teams, and operate based on a predetermined calendar as well as surprise visits.

• Provident fund,Mobile bill,Gratuity
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

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