Manager - Internal Audit

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned internal audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Participate and support the Director – Internal Audit in the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan by providing input on risk areas, audit priorities, and resource requirements.
• Manage the delivery of assigned audit engagements to ensure completion within approved timelines, scope, and quality standards.
• Review preliminary surveys, risk assessments, audit planning documents, and audit programs prepared for individual engagements.
• Supervise the execution of audit fieldwork to ensure audit procedures are properly performed and adequately documented.
• Review audit working papers, testing results, and supporting documentation to ensure observations are evidence-based, accurate, and aligned with department standards.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across audited activities.
• Ensure identified audit observations are properly developed, including root causes, associated risks, and practical recommendations.
• Review draft audit reports and provide guidance to ensure clear, concise, and professional reporting of audit results.
• Discuss audit observations and draft reports with process owners and management, as required, to ensure factual accuracy and clarity prior to finalization.
• Monitor progress against the approved audit plan and escalate delays, resourcing constraints, or significant issues to the Director – Internal Audit.
• Oversee follow-up activities on agreed management action plans and validate the implementation status of corrective actions.
• Support the Director – Internal Audit in conducting special reviews, investigations, and ad hoc assignments requested by Top Management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers, where required, to support audit activities and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Contribute to the development, enhancement, and consistent application of internal audit policies, procedures, templates, and methodology. § Promote the use of risk-based auditing techniques, data analysis, and efficient audit execution practices across the department.
•  Ensure all audit activities are conducted in compliance with the Internal Audit Manual, department procedures, and applicable IIA professional standards.
•  Keep abreast of developments in internal audit, governance, risk management, compliance, and relevant regulatory matters.
•  Perform other duties related to the job as assigned by the Direct Manager.

People Management:

• Supervise, guide, and review the work of Senior Internal Auditors and Internal Auditors.
• Allocate assignments across the audit team in coordination with the Director – Internal Audit.
• Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and on-the-job training to team members.
• Review the quality and consistency of audit documentation and reporting across the team.
• Support the Director – Internal Audit in evaluating team performance, identifying development needs, and strengthening department capabilities.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately to ensure efficient workflow and effective utilization of resources.

Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or
• related fields.
• At least several years of experience in leading audit assignments and supervising audit teams is preferred.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE, CRMA, or similar professional certification is preferred.