Internal Audit Manager

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for evaluating business processes, identifying risks and control gaps, conducting audits across departments and projects, and providing practical recommendations to Management. The ideal candidate should have strong audit experience, sound business judgment, and the ability to work independently with different levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan based on identified business and operational risks.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across departments and projects.
• Review the effectiveness of internal controls, policies, procedures, and risk management practices.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, irregularities, and areas of potential financial or operational exposure.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements to Management.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Review transactions and processes involving procurement, project costs, collections, disbursements, inventory/materials, contracts, and other key business areas.
• Investigate reported irregularities or potential policy violations when required by Management.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, findings, risk assessments, and Management presentations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other relevant parties when necessary.
• Establish and continuously improve internal audit methodologies, documentation, and controls.
• Lead and promote accountability and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Internal Audit, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• With Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant professional certification.

• At least 7–10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related functions, with experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

• Experience in real estate development, construction, property development, or other project-based industries is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, financial processes, and operational auditing.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with high attention to detail.

• Able to communicate audit findings objectively and confidently to Department Heads and Management.

• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

• High level of integrity, independence, confidentiality, and professional judgment.