Senior Manager - Operations Audit

Role Overview

The Senior Manager - Operations Audit is responsible for leading complex operational audit projects and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing risk management, governance effectiveness, and operational performance. This position involves comprehensive oversight of audit planning, execution, and reporting, maintaining alignment with the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards. The role demands exceptional stakeholder management, leadership of multiple audit teams, and the delivery of strategic insights that promote continuous process enhancements throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead several simultaneous operational audit engagements across diverse business functions.
• Develop audit strategies that align with organizational goals and risk priorities.
• Ensure audit activities comply with Internal Audit methodologies, deadlines, and quality benchmarks.
• Oversee audit report preparation, ensuring precision, clarity, and actionable recommendations.
• Foster strong relationships with executive management to support risk awareness and control responsibility.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to audit personnel to support their technical and professional growth.
• Participate in strategic planning for the Internal Audit Department, including formulating the annual risk-based audit schedule.
• Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance teams to strengthen integrated assurance practices.
• Promote continuous refinement of audit processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Mandatory professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or Lean Six Sigma; a master’s degree is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of internal audit methodologies including risk analysis, controls assessment, and assurance reporting.
• Track record of managing extensive audit projects and ensuring quality assurance.
• Skill in designing audit frameworks, risk assessment models, and performance measurement systems.
• Competence in data analytics and familiarity with audit software tools to derive enhanced insights.
• Robust understanding of operational processes and comprehensive business workflows.
• Experience in assessing operational KPIs and identifying potential improvements and automation opportunities.
• Capacity to interpret business trends and recognize emerging risks affecting operational resilience.
• Awareness of advanced process optimization approaches, such as Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.