Internal Audit Manager

Key Job Responsibilities
-    Develop and manage the annual risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring adequate coverage of key risks, processes, and business units.
-    Lead, plan, and supervise audit engagements, including defining scope, objectives, and resource allocation.
-    Ensure audits are executed in line with IIA Standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
-    Review audit programs, working papers, and reports prepared by the audit team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
-    Provide guidance and technical support to auditors during engagements.
-    Ensure timely completion of audits and follow-up of outstanding recommendations.
-    Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks.
-    Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and areas of non-compliance, and propose practical, value-adding recommendations.
-    Support management in developing action plans to mitigate identified risks.
-    Prepare and present clear, concise, and impactful audit reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.
-    Act as a key liaison between Internal Audit and business management, fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
-    Escalate significant control deficiencies, fraud risks, or regulatory issues promptly to the Group Chief Audit Executive.
-    Manage and mentor a team of auditors (including senior auditors), providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
-    Build audit team capability, encourage professional growth, and maintain high engagement.
-    Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
 

Education Qualification,  Work Experience & Skills
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics
•    CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is preferred, 
•    Minimum 10 years of experience in internal or external auditing or consulting services in supervising small/medium audit teams 
•    Strong knowledge of:
        1 - Internal audit standards (e.g., IIA Standards)
        2 - Risk-based auditing
Familiar with:
        1 - Audit tools (e.g., ACL, TeamMate, IDEA)
        2 - Data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau)
        3 - Financial and operational audits
•    Analytical thinking & attention to detail
•    Strong communication & interpersonal skills
•    Problem-solving and decision-making
•    Leadership and team coordination
•    Time management and multi-tasking