About this role
Internal Audit Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end internal audit assignments, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
- Identify control gaps, operational risks, and process improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to management.
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports and present findings to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions and validate remediation effectiveness.
- Collaborate with business, finance, compliance, risk management, and technology teams while maintaining audit independence.
- Support audit planning through risk assessments and emerging risk identification.
AI & Digital Audit Focus
- Utilize AI, data analytics, and automation tools to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.
- Apply AI-enabled techniques for document review, process analysis, data testing, and reporting.
- Assess governance, controls, and risks related to AI systems, machine learning models, and automated decision-making processes.
- Review regulatory compliance, data governance, model validation, and technology risk management frameworks.
- Drive innovation and digital transformation initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Solid experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or internal controls within the insurance, banking, or financial services industry.
- Proven experience leading audit projects and engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of risk management, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Data Governance, or Cyber Risk Management.
- Knowledge of AI governance, model risk management, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, ACL, Alteryx, or similar.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.