Internal Audit Manager

About the role

The Internal Audit Manager acts as a key assurance partner for the Group, leading audit engagements and strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. This senior position drives high‑quality audits, continuous improvement, and the transformation of the audit function into a data‑driven, value‑adding service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end audit engagements, from planning through fieldwork, reporting and follow‑up.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies and improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations.
• Develop a proactive, advisory and data‑enabled internal audit function.
• Utilise data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and support evidence‑based conclusions.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CIA certification is mandatory; CPA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management or Assurance.
• 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.

Required skills