Audit Engagement Manager (Quality & Performance)

About the role

The Audit Engagement Manager (Quality & Performance) will lead the Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) and performance management framework for the Internal Audit function. This role ensures compliance with IPPF and Global Internal Audit Standards, drives high‑quality audit engagements, and continuously enhances audit effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Manager of the Internal Audit Centre of Excellence in developing and implementing the QAIP, including assessment methodologies, models and tools.
• Ensure compliance with IPPF, global standards, local regulations and internal audit policies.
• Conduct ongoing internal quality assessments, periodic reviews, and facilitate external quality assessments.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous enhancement initiatives for audit quality.
• Define, monitor and report on KPIs and performance metrics for the Internal Audit unit.
• Track audit delivery against plans, timelines and quality benchmarks, providing insights on productivity and capability development.
• Maintain custodianship of the Internal Audit manual and ensure alignment with regulatory and global standards.
• Standardise audit methodologies, templates, tools and reporting formats, and benchmark practices against industry peers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• CIA certification is mandatory.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA or CISA are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant audit experience.

Required skills