Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Your tasks

A. Audit Planning & Oversight

• Plan and oversee audit engagements in line with the approved annual audit plan, including scope definition, risk assessment, and audit program approval.
• Allocate audit assignments and resources across Section Heads, monitoring progress, deadlines, and budgets.
• Support fraud risk assessments, special reviews, and investigations as assigned.
• Ensure audit activities address key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.

B. Supervision & Quality Review

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Section Heads and Senior Auditors, supporting their professional development and performance.
• Review audit working papers, evidence, conclusions, and findings to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Resolve technical and methodology-related issues escalated by audit teams.
• Ensure audit documentation meets quality requirements and supports all reported findings and conclusions.

C. Audit Reporting & Follow-Up

• Review and finalize draft audit reports, ensuring clear findings, root-cause analysis, risk ratings, and practical recommendations.
• Discuss significant findings with process owners and agree on appropriate management action plans.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and escalate overdue or high-risk findings to the Internal Audit Manager / Director.
• Prepare audit committee materials, audit status reports, and departmental KPI updates for senior management.

D. Compliance & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable IIA Standards, internal audit methodology, company policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional and constructive relationships with auditees and key stakeholders while preserving independence and objectivity.
• Communicate significant risks, control weaknesses, and audit issues promptly to the appropriate management level.
• Promote continuous improvement in audit processes, methodologies, and reporting practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in internal and/or external auditing, including at least 2–3 years of external audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, IFRS, COSO frameworks, risk-based auditing, and internal control systems.
• Experience in audit planning, risk assessment, audit execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Proficiency in data analytics and audit tools, including Microsoft Excel, ACL/IDEA, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA are an advantage.