Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor will lead a risk‑based assurance programme across KLOUDAC’s Dubai and Sri Lanka operations, independently testing controls and ensuring weaknesses are corrected.

Key responsibilities

• Develop group‑wide internal audit charter, risk universe and annual risk‑based audit plan for CEO approval.
• Conduct planned and surprise audits across accounting, financial reporting, VAT, corporate tax, client onboarding, billing, collections, payroll, HR and operational functions.
• Review AML, KYC, goAML, document‑expiry, licence‑renewal and other regulatory compliance processes.
• Test workflow controls, maker‑checker approvals, segregation of duties, user access, data security, document retention and audit trails.
• Issue concise findings reports, maintain a findings register and verify closure through evidence and retesting.
• Deliver quarterly assurance reporting on audit‑plan completion, overdue actions, recurring issues and emerging risks.

Required profile

• Full professional qualification (CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIA, CISA, ACA, CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance or quality assurance, with senior review responsibility.
• Strong understanding of risk‑based auditing, internal controls and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience in accounting, audit, tax or shared‑services environments, preferably within UAE professional‑services firms.
• Excellent written and spoken English and willingness to travel between Colombo, Warakapola and Dubai.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Data analysis
• Workflow systems

What we offer

• Senior group‑level position with direct access to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to shape quality standards across a growing UAE‑focused professional‑services group.
• Professional Colombo work environment with regular interaction across Dubai and Sri Lanka.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with qualifications and experience.
• Continuous professional development and exposure to diverse industries.