Internal Audit Manager

The Internal Audit Manager serves as a key assurance partner to the Group, leading audit engagements and strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the organization. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality audits, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the transformation of Internal Audit into a value-adding and data-driven function.

Reports to the Group Executive Director of Internal Audit.

• Lead and execute end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations.
• Support the development of a proactive, advisory, and data-enabled internal audit function.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and support evidence-based conclusions.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and validate the closure of audit findings.
• Collaborate with business units and assurance functions to promote control awareness and continuous improvement.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate key findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
• Coach and develop audit team members while ensuring compliance with audit methodology and professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CIA certification is mandatory.
• CPA, ACCA, CISA, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Assurance.
• Previous experience in diversified business groups or Big Four firms is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

• Audit Leadership & Execution
• Governance & Risk Management
• Analytical Thinking & Data-Driven Insights
• Stakeholder Management
• Professional Integrity & Ethical Judgment