Senior Audit Manager

Prime Objectives

To lead and manage risk-based internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance, IT, and governance areas, ensuring that audit work is planned, executed, supervised, and reported in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Plan, applicable professional standards, and the Company’s governance requirements. The role supports the Chief Audit Executive and in providing independent assurance and practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls, risk management, governance, and business performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the development and periodic update of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify key financial, operational, compliance, IT, and business risks.
• Lead audit assignments while also performing detailed audit procedures, testing, analysis, and documentation where required.
• Prepare audit programs, relevant documents, examine evidence, and document audit results in accordance with the approved audit methodology.
• Supervise internal audit staff and review their working papers, testing results, evidence, and conclusions to ensure quality and completeness.
• Ensure audit assignments are completed within agreed timelines and in accordance with applicable internal audit standards.
• Prepare audit observations, risk ratings, root causes, impacts, recommendations, and audit reports.
• Discuss audit findings with management and agree on appropriate corrective action plans.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions and report overdue or recurring issues.
• Escalate significant audit findings, delays, or repeated control weaknesses to the Chief Audit Executive.
• Perform and supervise IT audit work covering system access, change management, cybersecurity, ERP controls, backup and recovery, and IT governance.
• Use data analysis, ERP reports, and audit management systems to support audit testing, documentation, and reporting.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to internal audit staff during audit assignments.
• Support the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and ensure compliance with approved audit procedures.
• Assist in preparing Audit Committee reports, dashboards, internal audit updates, and other periodic reports.
• Conduct and supervise special reviews, investigations, advisory assignments, and management requests assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality, independence, objectivity, and professional ethics in all internal audit activities.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualification

Minimum Qualifications
(Educational Qualifications, Trainings or Certifications)

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CFE is a must. Additional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CRMA or equivalent are advantageous.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, finance, or related assurance roles, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial audit role.
• Experience in an Oman listed-company environment is a must, including exposure to Audit Committee reporting, corporate governance requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Strong experience in planning and executing financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits.
• Experience with ERP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of Internal Audit Management Systems such as Diligent One, Teammate or similar platforms.
• Experience in data analytics, investigation support, internal control testing, and follow-up tracking is preferred.
• Familiarity with industry-specific compliance and regulatory requirements.

Competencies & Proficiency Levels
(Knowledge, skills, and attitudes required)

Competency	Proficiency Level
Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk-based auditing, audit methodology, and best practices.	Advanced
Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management frameworks, internal controls, and compliance requirements.	Advanced
Ability to lead, supervise, review, and coach audit team members.	Advanced
Ability to prepare high-quality audit reports, executive summaries, and Audit Committee materials.	Advanced
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.	Advanced
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.	Advanced
Experience in financial, operational, compliance, and IT audit assignments.	Advanced
Knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity risks, access management, change management, backup/DR, and ERP controls.	Basic
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or similar systems.	Basic
Knowledge of Internal Audit Management Systems such as Diligent One, TeamMate or similar platforms.	Advanced