Senior Internal Auditor – Morocco

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands‑on Senior Internal Auditor to independently manage and execute the Internal Audit function in Morocco. This individual‑contributor role requires strong technical audit capability and the ability to deliver the full audit lifecycle—from risk assessment and annual planning through fieldwork, testing, reporting, remediation tracking and closure.

Key responsibilities

• Develop risk‑based annual and periodic Internal Audit Plans.
• Execute end‑to‑end audits across Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Sales, Logistics, Compliance, Tax and IT‑dependent controls.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, SOPs, Risk‑Control Matrices and Delegation of Authority frameworks.
• Perform substantive and control testing, maintain robust audit workpapers and supporting evidence.
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, fraud risks and compliance gaps.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and develop practical, risk‑based recommendations.
• Prepare audit reports with findings, risk ratings, business impact and management action plans.
• Track remediation actions, validate closure evidence and escalate overdue or high‑risk observations.
• Apply data analytics and exception testing to enhance audit coverage.
• Support investigations, special reviews and external or statutory audit requirements.

Required profile

• 8+ years of relevant Internal Audit experience with ability to independently execute the complete audit cycle.
• Experience auditing commodity trading or operational environments.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, risk management and Internal Audit standards.
• Knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, tax and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP), CTRM/trading systems and data‑analytics tools.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA or CISA are strongly preferred; Big 4 experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in French and English (mandatory).

Required skills

• IFRS and local GAAP accounting standards.
• Tax and regulatory compliance expertise.
• ERP systems – SAP.
• CTRM/trading system knowledge.
• Data‑analytics techniques for audit testing.
• French language proficiency.
• English language proficiency.