General Manager, Finance & Operation Audit

About the role

The General Manager – Finance & Operation Audit leads the financial and operational audit function, delivering risk‑based assurance and advisory services across the organization and its domestic subsidiaries. The role works closely with the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) to enhance governance, risk management and control processes while ensuring compliance with global internal audit standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the CAE in developing and executing a risk‑based internal audit plan covering financial and operational domains.
• Provide strategic insights on emerging financial and operational risks.
• Oversee the full audit lifecycle – planning, execution, reporting and follow‑up – for allocated audit entities.
• Review and approve audit plans, risk assessments, audit programs and working papers.
• Lead advisory engagements on process improvement, control design, risk mitigation, transformation initiatives and system implementations.
• Ensure all audits comply with IPPF, internal audit methodology, policies and applicable regulations (e.g., FSA, TRA).
• Monitor quality assurance and improvement programs and ensure audit files meet quality expectations.
• Oversee audit coverage for subsidiaries with outsourced audit arrangements, validate outsourced audit plans and deliverables, and monitor partner performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Coordinate effectively with second‑line functions such as ERM and compliance.

Required profile

• Proven ability to lead and oversee complex audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of IPPF / Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FSA and TRA.
• Experience coordinating with second‑line risk and compliance functions.
• Capability to provide independent, objective advisory advice while maintaining audit independence.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape audit strategy across a multi‑entity organization.
• Collaboration with senior leadership and global audit teams.
• Exposure to a broad range of financial and operational risk areas.