Head of Group Internal Audit

About ANUNINE HoldingsAnunine Holdings is a privately held, family-owned group with over 2,000 employees, operating across nine key industries. With a proud 30-year history of entrepreneurship, the Group has evolved into a highly diversified organisation, active in packaging, tyre manufacturing, sugar production, renewable energy, trading, plastic and waste recycling, paper manufacturing, garment accessories, agriculture, nanotechnology, and blockchain technology. Anunine’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth has established it as a leading player in both domestic and international markets.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Head of Internal Audit to lead the Group Internal Audit function across all SBUs, ensuring strong internal controls, governance, compliance, and risk management throughout the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership to strengthen audit standards and drive continuous operational improvement across diversified business environments including manufacturing, plantations, recycling, and international operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute annual and quarterly internal audit plans for the Group.Lead operational, financial, compliance, forensic, and system audits across all SBUs.Ensure compliance with internal policies, GFPP, SLFRS, IFRS, SLAuS, and statutory regulations.Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and propose corrective action plans.Conduct investigations into fraud, non-compliance, or irregularities.Ensure accurate audit documentation, working papers, and audit trail management.Strengthen financial reporting processes and support the accuracy of Group-level reporting.Oversee bank, supplier, debtor, intercompany, and credit card reconciliations.Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Production, and Plantation divisions.Guide, mentor, and evaluate the internal audit team.Present audit findings to senior management and the Board Audit Committee.Continuously enhance audit methodologies, governance frameworks, and internal control standards.Required ExperienceMinimum 10 years of Internal or External Audit experience in diversified, manufacturing, industrial, or corporate sectors, with experience in plantation operations considered an added advantage.Strong exposure to internal controls, risk assessments, and audit methodologies.Experience with SLFRS/IFRS, SLAuS, and tax regulations.Experience auditing Group-level companies or multiple subsidiaries.Experience within ANUNINE’s operational sectors will be a significant advantage, including industrial solid tire manufacturing, energy and power generation, sugar plantations, packaging, garment accessories, paper production, agriculture robotics, heavy machinery trading, recycling operations, or international tire trading services.Required SkillsStrong analytical and critical thinking skills.Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.Effective communication, report writing, and presentation skills.High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent audit engagements.Required QualificationsFully qualified CIMA / ACCA / CA / MBA or an equivalent professional qualification.Strong technical knowledge in Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Taxation.Comprehensive understanding of SLFRS, IFRS, and Sri Lanka Auditing Standards.Advanced abilities in reporting, documentation, and data analysis.