Senior Manager – Internal Audit Centre of Excellence

About the role

The Senior Manager – Internal Audit Centre of Excellence (IA CoE) strengthens the internal audit function through quality assurance, strategic planning, methodology development, digital enablement, and centralized resource management. Acting as the strategic and operational backbone, the role ensures consistency, efficiency, innovation, and alignment with Global Internal Audit Standards (IPPF) while delivering high‑quality assurance and advisory services across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance & Improvement Program, developing methodologies, tools, and conducting internal and external quality assessments.
• Define, monitor, and report on KPIs and performance metrics for the Internal Audit function, providing insights on productivity and capability development.
• Coordinate the development of the annual risk‑based internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise risks, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities.
• Support the Chief Audit Executive in shaping and monitoring the Internal Audit strategy, initiatives, and roadmap.
• Maintain custodianship of the IA manual, ensuring compliance with regulatory and global IA standards, and drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is mandatory.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CISA are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of total experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and internal audit standards.