Internal Audit Manager

The Manager – Internal Audit is responsible for leading, planning, and delivering the internal audit strategy aligned with the organization's objectives. This role oversees audit engagements across operational, financial, compliance, and technology domains while guiding the audit team and coordinating with external parties when required. The Manager ensures audit quality and compliance with IIA standards, provides insight into enterprise risks, and delivers recommendations for continuous improvement.

The position plays a key role in management reporting, stakeholder alignment, audit governance, and promoting a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.

Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan in alignment with the organization's risk profile and strategic priorities.

Provide leadership and direction to the audit team, including planning, execution, and quality review of audit engagements.

Proactively identify emerging risks and recommend enhancements to the internal control environment and risk management framework.

Oversee the execution of audits (operational, financial, compliance, special requests) and ensure adherence to IIA standards and internal methodology.

Supervise audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.

Review and approve audit reports, working papers, and ensure clarity, accuracy, and value-added recommendations.

• Foster effective collaboration with Department Heads, Executive Management, and external auditors.

Ensure follow-through on agreed audit actions and support issue resolution through facilitation and advisory.

Act as the key contact for senior stakeholders, including Audit Committee and ADAA, during key audit discussions and presentations.

Maintain and update internal audit policies, procedures, templates, and tools in accordance with regulatory and business changes.

Lead the adoption of audit technologies, data analytics tools, and continuous auditing methodologies to improve audit effectiveness

Prepare and present reports to the Audit Committee, Senior Leadership, and ADAA.

Analyze audit trends, recurring issues, and emerging risks to provide insights and recommendations.

Coach and mentor the internal audit team to build technical and leadership competencies.

Promote awareness of internal controls, ethics, risk management, and the role of internal audit across the organization.

(Education/Certification/

Licensure/Professional Membership)

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is mandatory.

Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, CRMA are highly preferred.

Training or certification in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or Data Privacy is an advantage.

8 to 10 years of experience in internal audit.

3 to 5 years of supervisory or management experience.