Manager Internal Audit - Enabling Functions

Our employees are the company’s greatest asset and form the foundation of our competitive advantage. We believe in harnessing the power of innovation, imagination, and a strong desire to attract and retain top talent. We are committed to providing encouragement, motivation, and a sense of belonging, ensuring every employee feels integral to the company’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and supervise audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan, focusing on Transmission and Engineering sections. Develop strategies to efficiently and effectively complete audit engagements.
- Manage and lead the audit team to achieve departmental objectives and ensure timely completion of audit procedures.
- Review and ensure the quality and adequacy of audit work, including documentation, test procedures, and conclusions.
- Understand entities’ objectives, structures, policies, processes, and internal controls to identify risk areas and define audit scope and objectives.
- Conduct detailed reviews of audit work to ensure compliance with audit manuals and professional standards, ensuring all findings are properly documented and communicated.
- Discuss audit findings with auditees and process owners to reach consensus and address corrective actions.
- Perform root cause analysis of audit issues and prepare actionable recommendations for management.
- Assist the Deputy General Manager (DGM) in preparing draft audit reports and presentations.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching, counseling, and development opportunities to audit team members to build a high-performing team.
- Carry out follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation status of management action plans and escalate issues when necessary.
- Develop and implement audit programs, tools, and methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness.
- Assess the overall control environment to detect potential losses or fraud and review business processes for quality, cost-benefit, and integration.
- Prepare implementation progress reports for submission to senior management.
- Support and assist in preparing presentations for department heads, group heads, and board audit committee meetings.
- Contribute to the development and updating of the Transmission and Engineering Risk Register and Internal Audit Manual.
- Assist in planning annual staff training schedules based on identified needs.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (BE/ME/MS) from an HEC-recognized or internationally accredited university.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in audit management, preferably within Transmission and Engineering sectors.
- Strong knowledge of audit planning, execution, and review processes.
- Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams, ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards.
- Experience in risk assessment, root cause analysis, and preparing detailed audit reports.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Commitment to equal employment opportunity, encouraging applications from women and persons with disabilities.
- The role’s suitability for persons with disabilities will be assessed in line with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Exposure to diverse audit assignments and professional growth through challenging tasks and team development initiatives.

This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the company’s governance and control environment while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the audit team.