Internal Audit Manager

Job Title: Internal Audit Manager Department: Internal Audit Department Key Objective The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for the formulation of appropriate audit programs, ensuring completion of the engagement audit plan as scheduled, generating draft audit reports, and conducting thorough follow-up audits on previously identified issues. The role also involves drafting the annual risk-based audit plan and managing audit engagements for assigned business units. The Internal Audit Manager should add value to the organization by identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations to the processes or functions being audited. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based financial and operational audit plan, with the goal of maximizing company performance and control while minimizing risk.
• Develop and maintain the Internal Audit manual to ensure that best practices are considered and that audits address specific areas of risk management.
• Participate in and be accountable for evaluating the effectiveness of the brands’ risk management, governance, and internal control processes in line with the related audit scope and timeline throughout the performance phase.
• Prepare and/or review well-written and timely audit reports and presentations.
• Maintain a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports, and follow-up audits.
• Determine the staffing and skill requirements of the Internal Audit team (e.g., recruiting, training and development, coaching and mentoring, and providing career growth opportunities).
• Effectively collaborate with analytics and IT auditors to enhance existing audit methodologies and achieve risk-based audit coverage.
• Lead the design and timely implementation of best practices and operational excellence initiatives across the department using innovative and creative solutions.
• Develop and periodically refresh risk models, audit programs, and analytic inventory in assigned audit universe areas.
• Develop and improve the Internal Audit manual, policies, and procedures based on the IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the company’s business and operations, as well as the changing regulatory environment and its impact on the overall control environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and must be a CPA.
• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, and/or CRMA are an advantage.
• At least 5–10 years of working and leadership experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Exposure to audit (internal, external, and risk management) from a reputable audit firm.
• Internal audit or controls and compliance experience in the retail industry is preferred.
• Experience in managing projects and teams, with the ability to create an environment of trust, solicit diverse views from team members, and coach and develop staff through timely and meaningful feedback.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication, report drafting, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of financial, operational, compliance, and systems auditing techniques.
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and project management skills.
• Understands good corporate governance and risk management principles.
• Willing to continuously enhance professional knowledge, expertise, and skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.