Internal Audit Manager
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Role Overview
The Internal Audit Manager develops, manages, and executes the risk-based annual internal audit plan across business entities and operational processes.
The role provides independent assurance and consulting services to improve operational efficiency, internal controls, risk management, and governance.
The role focuses strongly on FMCG and distribution operations and delivers reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
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Job Purpose
The Internal Audit Manager develops, manages, and executes the risk-based annual internal audit plan across business entities and operational processes.
The role provides independent assurance and consulting services to improve operational efficiency, internal controls, risk management, and governance.
The role focuses strongly on FMCG and distribution operations and delivers reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
Audit Planning and Execution
- Lead enterprise risk assessment and develop, update, and execute the annual audit plan for FMCG, production, supply chain, and corporate functions.
- Define audit scope, objectives, resource allocation, and project timelines across assigned business units.
- Evaluate emerging operational, financial, and strategic risks and adjust audit coverage.
- Supervise financial, operational, compliance, stock-take, and IT audit engagements.
- Review working papers, test procedures, and risk findings for accuracy, evidence, and standards alignment.
- Oversee audit project management through TeamMate and monitor productivity, budgets, deadlines, and completion.
Reporting and Investigations
- Draft, review, and finalize audit reports with executive summaries, root-cause analyses, and actionable recommendations.
- Present audit results and strategic insights to department heads, senior executives, and branch or plant managers.
- Track audit recommendation implementation and issue periodic status reports.
- Lead forensic investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities, or operational breaches.
- Execute ad hoc management reviews and stock-take audit oversight under tight deadlines.
Governance and Team Leadership
- Ensure adherence to the IIA Code of Ethics and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Maintain and enhance audit policies, SOPs, and control-testing frameworks.
- Expand computer-assisted audit techniques using IDEA, ACL, and SAP data analytics.
- Manage, mentor, and develop Senior Auditors, Staff Auditors, and Trainees or Graduates.
- Conduct performance appraisals and identify professional development needs.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline is required.
- CIA certification is required.
- CPA, CFE, or CISA certifications are highly desirable.
- A master’s degree such as an MBA or MSc is preferred.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years of professional auditing experience in internal audit, risk management, or external audit.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity managing audit teams and complex engagements.
- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, or high-volume inventory environments.
- Knowledge of inventory management, supply chain, production flow, and warehousing controls.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in TeamMate, SAP ERP, and IDEA or ACL data analytics software.
- Deep knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO, IFRS, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
- Strong data collection, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and factual-precision skills.
- Executive-level communication in English and ability to present to C-suite executives and manage stakeholders.
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