Audit Manager

Introduction

We are a climate-focused blended finance investment manager operating in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

We raise and deploy blended climate finance funds, working in partnership to deliver climate-resilient solutions at scale and pace. With over USD 2.8 billion in assets under management, our private equity and private credit facilities address key areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, including: renewable energy; energy transition and green hydrogen; water, waste and maritime; and sustainable cities and the built environment.

We currently have 50 active projects across our Climate Investor One, Two and Three equity funds and have recently expanded into private credit through the GAIA Climate Loan Fund. Our funds are supported by public and private sector organisations. Public capital is deployed strategically to balance risk and mobilise private sector capital, enabling investment across the project lifecycle - from development to construction and operation.

Established in 2015, we are a joint venture between Dutch development bank FMO and Sanlam Infra Works of the Sanlam Group of South Africa, with offices in The Hague, Cape Town, Singapore, and Bogotá.

The Audit Manager plays a key role in strengthening the organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment. The role is responsible for leading risk-based internal audits, assessing the effectiveness of controls, and providing independent assurance to management and oversight bodies.

The successful incumbent identifies control gaps, compliance risks, and process inefficiencies, and recommends practical improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and regulatory alignment. Working closely with business stakeholders, the Audit Manager supports sound risk management and continuous improvement, while ensuring adherence to internal policies, professional standards, and evolving business needs.

In a period of organisational expansion and increasing complexity, Internal Audit serves as a trusted adviser, providing insight, judgement, and business-focused assurance across expanding operations and jurisdictions.

• Plan, lead, execute and deliver complex risk-based internal and IT audit reviews from scoping through to final reporting.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Support quality assurance activities to ensure audits are performed in line with approved methodology and professional standards.
• Contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan by providing input on key risks and audit priorities.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions and follow up on outstanding audit findings.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from management, including special reviews and advisory support.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with departmental activities, including audit reviews and execution of the internal audit strategy.
• Contribute to overall audit conclusions and the formulation of control assessments across audit engagements.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit methodology, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management.
• Engage with business units to provide practical risk and control advice and support sound decision-making.

• Oversee audit engagements and provide guidance and oversight to during the audit process.

• Prepare, review, and discuss audit reports and management letters with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide input into reporting for the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and other governance forums.