Senior Executive - Audit

About the role

Melwire Rolling Pvt Ltd, part of the MELWA Group, is looking for a Senior Executive - Audit. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Colombo, responsible for overseeing internal audit activities and ensuring adherence to financial, operational and compliance standards. The role covers planning and executing audit engagements, reviewing internal controls, testing procedures and identifying risks and improvements across business units.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit engagements and review internal controls and testing procedures.
• Analyze financial records and verify adherence to policies and regulations.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and communicate findings to management.
• Follow up on remediation plans and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support governance and risk management best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field; a professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA or CIA is an advantage.
• Relevant experience in internal audit or assurance, preferably in industrial, manufacturing or construction-related organizations.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with integrity, attention to detail and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Auditing and accounting, including internal audit procedures, risk assessment and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting and data review, with advanced MS Excel and other audit or ERP tools.