Internal Audit Manager

About the role

The Internal Audit Manager is accountable for planning, managing and supervising the full audit cycle, including the assessment of risk management and internal control processes. The role provides independent assurance on operational effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with applicable laws, directives and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual Internal Audit Plan with the Internal Audit Director / Senior Manager, based on the organisation's risk profile and stakeholder priorities
• Monitor the execution of the annual audit plan so that assignments are completed within scope, budget, timelines and audit methodology
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget for audit-related business trips and flag expected constraints
• Review fieldwork, testing, working papers, supporting documentation and conclusions for accuracy, completeness and quality
• Maintain audit assignments and documentation in the internal audit management system (e.g. TeamMate+) to departmental quality standards
• Review draft audit reports and management responses and corrective action plans, ensuring risks and recommendations are properly supported and addressed
• Lead and perform audit engagements, special assignments, investigations and advisory reviews
• Provide objective, independent advice to management on internal controls, compliance, risk mitigation and business objectives
• Prepare consolidated summaries of audit results by line of business and present key findings to management
• Build strong relationships with management and key internal stakeholders
• Lead and coach the team, develop capabilities, build a succession plan and conduct performance reviews and training oversight

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 10 to 12 years of relevant experience
• Relevant professional qualification (CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) is an advantage
• High level of integrity, objectivity and confidentiality
• Good understanding of risk assessment, internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Flexibility to travel is required

Required skills

• Strong analytical thinking and data analysis skills
• Very good report writing and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills