Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Job Description

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 schedule—highlighting 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills Required

Kpi Monitoring