Key duties include overseeing daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards, and managing a team of professionals to achieve organizational goals. The position requires strong leadership abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the capacity to solve complex problems efficiently. Collaborating with cross-functional departments is essential to drive project success and maintain high performance levels. Additionally, the role demands meticulous attention to detail, the ability to delegate tasks effectively, and a commitment to fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Offering Assurance and Advisory Services, the role involves strategic planning, ongoing monitoring, and rigorous quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate proactively in crafting IATA’s risk-oriented annual internal audit plan, incorporating targeted insights from the various hubs.
Lead the strategic planning of designated audits and advisory projects, overseeing engagement-level risk evaluations, establishing clear objectives, defining the scope, and setting relevant criteria to guide each assignment.
Develop risk-focused audit programs for designated engagements, ensuring they undergo thorough review and receive final approval.
Execute engagement procedures and compile meticulously documented records of completed tasks, guaranteeing they meet the highest quality standards and effectively substantiate the fulfillment of pertinent audit objectives.
Develop comprehensive draft engagement reports that incorporate client input and feedback to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Ensure timely implementation of agreed-upon actions in accordance with audit recommendations as they become due.
Provide support in the compilation and presentation of reports for the Senior Management Team or the Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee.
Offering expert guidance and recommendations on pre-approved inquiries to ensure informed decision-making and compliance with established protocols.
Assist in executing specialized inquiries and investigations as needed to address specific organizational requirements or issues.
The role involves ensuring the Internal Audit function operates at peak performance through continuous enhancement and innovative practices.
Develop and implement the assurance strategy and approach consistently to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Serve as the primary driver for multiple initiatives or undertakings aimed at executing the Internal Audit enhancement strategy.
Consistently uphold exceptional work quality while staying informed about advancements in relevant standards and professional practices.
We provide comprehensive management support and facilitate ongoing learning opportunities to enhance team performance and professional development. Our goal is to assist managers in achieving organizational objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Through tailored guidance, we help leaders refine their decision-making skills and effectively navigate challenges. Additionally, we offer structured training programs designed to expand employees’ expertise and adaptability in their roles.
Maintain robust relationships with all clients and auditees across various hubs by cultivating strong, proactive networking strategies.
Provide strategic guidance to leadership regarding enhancements to the control framework and risk management practices.
Promote the dissemination of knowledge and exemplary practices.
Collaborate effectively with external auditors and other assurance providers to facilitate seamless communication and coordination.
Execute any additional responsibilities as designated, ensuring timely and thorough completion in alignment with organizational objectives.
Requirements
The successful applicant must possess:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field is required.
Seeking candidates with established professional credentials in internal audit, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (COMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Alternatively, candidates should possess recognized accounting certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ARCA), or equivalent professional qualifications in a related field.
With a minimum of 10 years of progressive, hands-on experience, you will have led and successfully executed a broad range of internal audit engagements, with a strong preference for IT audits, ideally within a comparable international setting.
Professionals with relevant experience in areas including enterprise risk management, assurance, risk and internal control evaluation, or IT may also be considered, even without prior audit exposure.
Professional experience in staff management and development is required.
Proficiency in creating processes that align with the International Internal Audit Standards (IIA) is required.
Proficiency in established internal auditing standards and widely accepted frameworks pertaining to risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance is required.
Proficiency in utilizing electronic audit work papers is required.
Highly developed judgment and interpersonal skills are required to cultivate trust, foster influence, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, particularly in challenging and sensitive contexts.
Skilled in performing diverse audits tailored to the needs of various stakeholders with professionalism and adaptability.
Demonstrates resilience in high-pressure environments, consistently meeting strict deadlines while efficiently managing multiple concurrent tasks.
Demonstrate unwavering ethical conduct to foster trust, while consistently showing respect and personal integrity toward everyone. By doing so, contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and transparent organizational culture.
Demonstrated proficiency in articulating ideas with clarity and precision, along with the capacity to convey and present information effectively and confidently in English.
Proficiency in French represents an additional asset for this role.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
10 years
