Senior Internal Audit Specialist

About the role

Doğan Group, a responsible investment holding active in energy, mining, manufacturing, automotive, finance, insurance, digital platforms and real estate, is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Specialist. You will report to the Senior Audit Manager (Head of Internal Audit) and work alongside audit managers on projects across Group companies. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, commercially minded and comfortable using AI and data tools in daily audit work.

Key responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audit engagements across Group companies in diverse industries, together with audit managers.
• Review business processes, identify key risks, evaluate internal controls and perform audit testing.
• Go beyond control gaps: spot efficiency, cost and value opportunities in operational and financial processes.
• Use data analytics and AI-powered tools to design tests, detect anomalies and raise audit quality.
• Research new topics, industries and methods and bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Write clear findings and practical recommendations that management can act on.
• Present results to process owners and management, and follow up on agreed action plans until implemented.
• Support internal investigations and special assignments when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 4-6 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in internal audit.
• Solid knowledge of internal control and risk management principles.
• Commercial mindset: understanding how the business makes money and where it loses it.
• Curious and innovative, enjoys research and challenging the way things are done.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Required skills

• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Technology literacy: uses AI tools and data analytics in work and can give concrete examples.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Advanced written and spoken English.