Group Internal Audit Manager

• Develop and execute a risk-based monthly/annual audit plan covering all divisions, calibrated to each division’s distinct risk profile.

• Identify and investigate control weaknesses, unusual transactions, leakages, fraud risks, and potential financial irregularities.

• Review cost controls, budgetary performance, margins, operational efficiency, and key business KPIs.

• Assess major business risks and ensure appropriate risk mitigation and internal controls are in place.

• Review related-party transactions, intercompany balances, advances, loans, and unusual/recoverability issues across Group companies.

• Evaluate compliance with Group policies, delegated authority limits, applicable laws, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform surprise checks and focused audits where significant risks or management concerns are identified.

• Monitor the Exchange Business at an overall governance/control level, including key financial, compliance, and risk indicators, without involvement in day-to-day operations.

• Provide management with independent insights and recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, controls, and governance.

• Coordinate with external auditors, finance teams, management, and other assurance functions as required.

• Test financial and operational controls through fieldwork and substantive testing.

• Conduct investigations related to fraud, policy violations, and conflicts of interest when required.

• Audit inventory and branch cash handling, and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans.

• Utilize ERP systems and data analytics to identify risks and improve audit effectiveness.

• Escalate significant control weaknesses promptly to the respective Business Heads/Board Members.

• Prepare audit reports with practical, prioritized recommendations; track remediation to closure; and draft Group Policies wherever required.

• Liaise with divisional Business Heads. The role requires strong stakeholder management given group-wide access.

  Key Focus: Protect Group Assets • Strengthen Controls • Minimize Financial Leakages • Identify Risks Early • Improve Operational Efficiency • Ensure Compliance • Support Sound Corporate Governance

Desired Candidate Profile

• CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent.
• 10–12 years of audit experience, with 3+ years at managerial level; multi-entity or conglomerate exposure preferred.
• CIA, CISA, or CFE an advantage.
• Comfortable operating across dissimilar business models rather than a single-industry background.
• Willing to travel frequently between sites within Oman and GCC countries.