Internal Audit Executive

Cengiz Holding; Üsküdar; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online education platform

Career development programs

Meal card

Annual leave planning

Job summary

Cengiz Holding seeks an Internal Audit Executive to lead risk-based audits across energy, construction, mining, and manufacturing sectors. You will independently manage engagements, oversee teams, and evaluate controls on large EPC and infrastructure programs.

Travel domestically and internationally is required. Strong English, report writing, and stakeholder communication are essential, with a CIA/CISA/CPA-type certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk, internal control, or assurance.
• Experience in capital projects, EPC, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of JV governance and large-scale project risks.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills.
• CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based internal audits across the Holding and Group companies, defining scope and testing approaches.
• Assess controls across capital projects including budgets, costs, schedules, progress payments, and contract compliance.
• Evaluate joint venture governance, decision-making, and partner rights and obligations.
• Review procurement, logistics, inventory, production, and finance risks.
• Develop risk control matrices and assess design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports with root causes and recommendations.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Holding, which has pioneered many different sectors such as energy, construction, mining, transportation, infrastructure and aviation since its establishment in 1980 and has undertaken projects on a global scale, continues to make a difference with its leadership and firsts in its sectors.

While playing a leading role in the construction of Turkey's largest infrastructure projects, it offers sustainable and innovative solutions in the energy sector; We use environmentally friendly and efficient production techniques in mining. We have managed to become a well-known brand not only in Turkey but also around the world with our subsidiaries, each specialized in their own field.

We aim to bring together the best talents in the industry with our deep-rooted history, innovation-based approach and the value we place on human resources.

If you want to take part in this growth journey and be a part of this great team building the future, you can join us by checking out our open positions.

What will being from Cengiz bring to you?

• Unlimited online education opportunities with Cengiz Academy education platform,
• Career, development and rotation opportunities in different sectors within Cengiz Group companies,
• Academy Development Programs that train future leaders,
• Cafeteria or meal card application with delicious and rich cuisine,
• The excitement of competing on the field with our mixed volleyball team,
• As a Cengiz member, you have the privilege of discounts on different brands, health and education services,
• Gift kits for special occasions,
• Full support for career development: Postgraduate study leave,
• Plan a holiday for your annual leave; "Other permission" rights that you can use in special situations

We are seeking an Internal Audit Executive to lead risk-based audit engagements across Cengiz Holding and its Group companies operating in energy, construction, mining, and manufacturing.

What can you expect in this role?

• Ability to independently manage audit engagements and lead engagement teams. A key focus will be large-scale capital projects, EPC, construction and infrastructure environments, including joint venture structures.
• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across the Holding and Group companies, defining engagement scope, audit programs, and testing approaches in line with international internal audit standards.
• Assess controls across capital projects, including budgets, costs, schedules, progress payments, claims, variation orders, contract compliance, and contractor and subcontractor performance.
• Evaluate joint venture governance, including decision-making arrangements, delegated authorities, partner rights and obligations, financial reporting, and oversight mechanisms.
• Review operational, financial, and compliance risks across procurement, logistics, inventory, production, maintenance, sales, and finance processes.
• Develop Risk Control Matrices and assess both the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports that explain root causes, business implications, and practical recommendations.
• Engage directly with project directors, senior operations leadership, and finance teams to validate findings and agree corrective action plans.
• Manage the finding lifecycle, monitor remediation progress, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions before closure.
• Support investigations and special reviews,
• Guide junior auditors and contribute to the development of internal audit methodologies and capabilities.

What We Expect From You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk, internal control, or assurance, with demonstrated ability to independently manage engagements and coordinate audit teams.
• Demonstrated experience in capital projects, EPC, construction, or infrastructure environments, preferably involving large-scale investments and multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of JV governance structures and large-scale project risks, particularly claims, variation orders, contract compliance, and contractor performance.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to engage senior project and operations leadership and communicate complex findings clearly and persuasively.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based audit methodologies and international internal audit standards.
• Sound understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and relevant financial regulations.
• CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA, or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, professional judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.