Internal Audit Manager

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will lead and deliver risk-based internal audit, governance, compliance, and assurance engagements across regulated, public sector, financial services, insurance, and corporate environments.

The role requires strong leadership in internal audit strategy, enterprise risk management, governance, control frameworks, Board and Audit Committee reporting, regulatory compliance, financial crime risk, fraud investigations, IT governance, cybersecurity risk, and data analytics.

Your primary duties will include developing and executing annual and multi-year risk-based internal audit plans aligned to organizational strategy, emerging risks, and regulatory expectations. You will provide independent assurance to Audit Committees, Boards, senior executives, and process owners on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control arrangements.

Strong mix of internal audit leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement, governance, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and technical assurance capabilities.  

A proven track record in planning and executing internal audits, developing audit plans, assessing internal controls, reporting to Audit Committees, managing remediation plans, and advising senior management on risk, governance, and control matters is required. 

The preferred candidate will have experience across financial services, insurance, public sector, government, donor-funded programs, or other regulated environments. Experience in AML/CFT, sanctions, quality management, financial controls, IT governance, cybersecurity risk, and data analytics will be considered a strong advantage. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound professional judgment, ethical conduct, and the ability to build trusted relationships with executives, Audit Committees, regulators, and operational teams are essential. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Risk Management, Finance/ Economics, Information Systems or related field 

• 5 to 7 years' experience of relevant internal audit, risk assurance, compliance, or quality assurance, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. 

• Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is strongly preferred. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching and Feedback, Coaching and Training, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Risk Assessment, Confidential Information Handling, Contract Review, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contractual Risk Monitoring, Contract Writing, Creativity, Crisis Management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security, Discretion and Business Ethics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 37 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date