Manager/Assistant Manager

Synopsis : Responsible for executing and supporting the effectiveness of internal audit activities across the organization, with a focus on financial, operational, and compliance controls. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in risk-based auditing, internal control evaluation, regulatory compliance, and data-driven audit practices. This role will also address ad-hoc audit assignments and special reviews as requested by senior leadership, including the MD/CM office.

Core Deliverables:

• Prepare audit reports as per the IA methodology and reporting standards.
• Weekly Task Status Updates; Provide clear, concise summaries of ongoing audit activities, including fieldwork progress, documentation status, and emerging findings.
• Follow-Up Status Monitoring; Track the implementation of audit recommendations and report on the status of action plans agreed with business units.
• Weekly/Monthly Planning and Priorities; Share a forward-looking view of the audit schedulehighlighting planned activities such as walkthroughs, testing, interviews, and reporting timelines.
• Issue Escalation & Risk Alerts; proactively identify and escalate delays, bottlenecks, emerging risks, or resource gaps that could impact audit delivery.
• Stakeholder Coordination Summary; Maintain a summary of coordination efforts with other departments such as Finance, Operations, and Compliance, including updates on dependencies or shared initiatives.

1. Internal Audit Execution and Oversight:

• Support the execution of internal audit engagements across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis of processes and controls, documenting findings and assisting in the formulation of clear, actionable recommendations to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

2. Policy, Procedure, and Process Review:

• Assist in the review of organizational policies and procedures to ensure consistency with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in process walkthroughs and control validations to identify design and operational deficiencies.

3. KPI Monitoring and Performance Reporting:

• Monitor audit performance indicators to track progress against the audit plan and ensure timely delivery of audits.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal audit KPIs, promoting accountability and continuous improvement within the audit team.

4. Ad-Hoc Reviews and Management Requests:

• Conduct special audits, investigations, or reviews as requested by senior management (including MD/CM office), ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely insights.
• Assist in handling urgent or sensitive reviews requiring discretion and a focused audit approach.

5. Governance, Risk, and Compliance Support:

• Ensure that audit activities comply with internal policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify emerging risks and assist in evaluating the adequacy of mitigation strategies.

6. Audit Process Improvement and Methodology Support:

• Recommend improvements to audit tools, templates, and methodologies to ensure consistency and effectiveness across engagements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and internal audit best practices to contribute to the evolution of the department's approach and practices.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of relevant Post Qualification Experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in progress or partially completed (e.g. CIA, ACCA, CPA).
• Experience in working with TeamMate (Audit Tool) and Oracle will be an advantage.
• Understanding of IFRS in this role is critical.
• Experience in working in Real Estate is a huge advantage.
• Prior exposure to financial audits and control testing.