Internal Audit Manager
Role Purpose
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.
Reporting Line
Reports to the Group Executive Director of Internal Audit.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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.
Core Competencies
- Audit Leadership & Execution
- Governance & Risk Management
- Analytical Thinking & Data-Driven Insights
- Stakeholder Management
- Professional Integrity & Ethical Judgment
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
