Manager, Internal Audit (Financial and Operational)

• Provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services that add value and enhance organizational performance, governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Lead and manage the full spectrum of internal audit activities, including financial, operational, compliance, governance, and risk-based audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), and risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring audit coverage focuses on areas with the highest risk exposure and strategic significance. Obtain necessary approvals and monitor execution against plan objectives.
• Oversee all phases of audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, communication of results, and follow-up of corrective actions to ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
• Conduct continuous auditing, thematic reviews, and post-implementation assessments, utilizing analytical techniques to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Engage proactively with senior management, General Managers, and functional leaders throughout audit assignments to evaluate control effectiveness, promote process improvements, and support sound risk management practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Charter and maintain up-to-date audit policies, procedures, methodologies, and documentation in alignment with professional standards and organizational requirements.
• Exercise professional judgment and due care in identifying emerging risks, control deficiencies, and governance concerns, while providing practical recommendations and action plans to strengthen risk mitigation efforts.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks in supporting the achievement of strategic objectives, safeguarding assets, ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining reliable financial and operational reporting, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate closely with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions to align assurance activities, support risk assessments, and serve as a key liaison between Internal Audit and business stakeholders.
• Develop and execute internal audit programs aligned with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and organizational priorities, assessing compliance and identifying opportunities for continual improvement.
• Document and communicate audit findings, including non-conformities, control weaknesses, root causes, and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct special audits, investigations, ad hoc reviews, and management-requested assignments as directed by the Chief Internal Audit Executive.
• Leverage data analytics and technology-enabled auditing techniques to identify anomalies, monitor key risk indicators, improve audit effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIA, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CMA, or other recognized audit and risk management certifications are highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or related assurance functions.
• Experience leading financial, operational, compliance, and governance audits.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing methodologies and internal control frameworks.