AUDIT MANAGER

Job Description: Audit Manager

Job Purpose

The Audit Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing internal audit activities to assess the effectiveness of the company's internal controls, risk management, financial processes, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position provides recommendations to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and minimize business risks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan based on identified business risks.
• Plan and supervise financial, operational, compliance, and process audits.
• Review business processes, transactions, and internal controls.
• Ensure audits are completed within established timelines.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of existing controls.

2. Risk Assessment

• Identify and assess financial, operational, compliance, and process risks.
• Conduct risk-based audits and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Monitor changes in business processes that may create new risks.
• Coordinate with management to address significant risk areas.

3. Internal Control Evaluation

• Assess the effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and potential areas of financial or operational exposure.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on previously identified audit findings to ensure proper resolution.

4. Audit Team Management

• Lead and supervise internal auditors or audit staff.
• Assign audit activities and review the work performed by audit team members.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Ensure audit procedures are properly documented and supported by sufficient evidence.

5. Audit Reports

• Prepare and review audit reports containing findings, risks, root causes, and recommendations.
• Present significant audit findings to management and concerned departments.
• Monitor management's action plans and agreed corrective actions.
• Prepare periodic reports on audit status and outstanding findings.

6. Compliance & Governance

• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, controls, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Review adherence to approved processes and authorization requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance functions when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of audit information and sensitive company data.

7. Fraud Risk & Investigation Support

• Identify red flags or unusual transactions that may indicate fraud or irregularities.
• Assist management in investigating suspected irregularities when assigned.
• Recommend controls to prevent recurrence of identified issues.
• Maintain proper documentation and confidentiality during investigations.

8. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and internal controls.
• Conduct process reviews and recommend practical improvements.
• Work with department heads to develop corrective action plans.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of agreed improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification is an advantage.
• Preferably 5+ years of audit, accounting, internal control, or risk management experience, with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, trading, or corporate environments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and audit/data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Risk assessment and internal control expertise
• Audit planning and project management
• Financial and operational analysis
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and team-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and investigation skills

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person