Internal Audit Manager

Job Accountabilities • Lead and execute risk-based internal audits, advisory assignments, and investigations from planning through reporting. • Assess governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness, identifying improvement opportunities and control gaps. • Develop audit plans, risk assessments, and audit strategies aligned with business priorities and emerging risks. • Monitor remediation actions, prepare audit reports for senior management, and ensure compliance with internal audit standards. • Drive the use of data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled auditing techniques to improve audit coverage and efficiency. • Manage audit teams, outsourced providers, and key stakeholders while providing independent advice on risk, controls, and process improvements. Skills & Competencies • Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, governance, internal controls, COSO framework, and IIA Internal Audit Standards. • Excellent analytical, investigation, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills. • Proven leadership experience managing teams, multiple audit engagements, and stakeholder relationships. • Strong report writing, presentation, communication, and influencing skills. • Proficiency in Power BI, SAP/ERP systems, audit management tools, data analytics, and automation technologies. • High integrity, confidentiality, independence, and professional judgment. Education / Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CRMA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent. • Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or Assurance functions, including audit leadership experience. • Experience in Big Four firms, large corporate groups, holding companies, or diversified organizations preferred. • Experience in aviation, ground handling, cargo, or related industries is an advantage.