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Reporting to Assistant Director of Internal Audit, the Manager / Senior Manager of Internal Audit plays a key role in providing independent and objective assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls within the organisation. The role supports the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness.
1. Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
. Support the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organisational priorities and enterprise risk management framework
. Perform risk assessments to identify key audit areas, including emerging risks arising from policy, operational, and technological changes
2. Audit Execution
. Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards and public sector guidelines
. Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
. Apply data analytics and technology tools where appropriate to enhance audit coverage and insights
. Identify root causes of audit findings and proposed practical, risk-based recommendations
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
. Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior management and the ARC
. Present audit findings, key risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
. Build strong working relationships with auditees while maintaining independence and objectivity
4. Audit Follow-Up, Advisory & Ad hoc Reviews
. Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
. Provide advisory services on internal controls, governance, and process improvements without compromising independence
. Support investigations and special reviews where required
5. Team Leadership & Capability Building
. Supervise co-sourced audit team, including reviewing work and providing guidance
. Contribute to capability development in areas such as data analytics, IT audit, and thematic reviews
. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence
6. Continuous Improvement
. Drive improvements in audit methodologies, tools, and practices
. Support quality assurance and improvement programme (QAIP) initiatives
. Keep abreast of developments in public sector governance, risk management, and internal audit practices
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
. Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline
. Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA will be advantageous
. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of relevant working experience. Appointment grade will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
Technical Competencies
. Understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and internal controls
. Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors standards and practices
. Exposure to IT audit, data analytics, or process reviews is an advantage
Core Competencies
. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
. Excellent communication and reporting writing abilities
. Stakeholder management and influencing skills
. High integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
Key Attributes
. Independent and objective mindset
. Deliver quality work within deadlines
. Takes ownership and follows through on commitments
. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, including organisational transformation or mergers
Only candidates with more experience will be considered for the Senior Manager position, with a commensurate remuneration.
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Job ID: 153860539