Internal Audit Manager

About the role

The Internal Audit Manager shall be responsible for managing and controlling the implementation and execution of the approved risk-based audit plan in conformance with the standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Audit Executive in the development of the annual audit plan using appropriate risk-based methodology including any risks or control concerns identified by management
• Assist the Chief Audit Executive in the issuance of periodic reports to Audit Committee and senior management summarizing results of audit activities and status of risk-based plans
• Directly manage and control the implementation and execution of the approved risk-based audit plan in conformance with the standards
• Develop detailed audit programs and delegate the execution of the program to the Audit Supervisors/Associates/Assistants
• Review detailed audit procedures in each audit engagement following timelines and budget as set-out in the risk-based audit plan
• Ensure that standard audit tools including work programs, schedules and coverage are well utilized and set-out
• Manage the overall performance of audit assignments and review the audit reports and working papers prepared by Audit Supervisors
• Ensure that prepared audit reports are supported with well documented working papers and clearly provide information pertaining to audit plan deviations, completed audits, audit objectives, key observations/findings and recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant internal audit experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. Experience handling multi-entity or multi-site audit operations is highly advantageous.
• Deep understanding of risk-based audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, governance, and industry standards. Strong track record in developing detailed audit work programs and reviewing complex working papers.
• Demonstrated capability to directly supervise, coach, and evaluate Audit Supervisors, Associates, and Assistants, ensuring engagement timelines and budgets are met.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to draft comprehensive audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.