Senior Manager – Internal Audit

About the role

Transguard Group is seeking a Senior Manager for its Internal Audit function at the DAFZA headquarters. The role is responsible for aligning the audit function with the organization’s strategic objectives and governance priorities, ensuring high‑quality, risk‑focused audits across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Design and maintain Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and audit work programs, ensuring consistency and best‑practice alignment.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and IT leaders to implement cross‑functional improvements and expand the audit scope for enterprise‑wide efficiency.
• Review and validate audit reports, coach audit teams, and drive adoption of process improvements.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in methodology development, quality assurance, and compliance with IIA standards.
• Lead assurance activities for ERP implementations (e.g., Oracle Fusion) and promote proactive risk management.
• Hold business leaders accountable for remediation plans and ensure sustainable implementation of audit recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Professional certifications required: CIA, CPA or CISA.
• 10+ years of internal audit experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple audits and teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leadership.

Required skills

• Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) development
• Audit work program design
• Enterprise risk management
• Data analytics using AI‑driven tools
• Oracle Fusion ERP assurance
• IIA Standards compliance
• Quality assurance program implementation