Oversee and execute a range of critical duties to ensure operational excellence and support organizational success by managing and driving key initiatives, analyzing performance metrics, and maintaining alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver high-quality outcomes. Provide leadership in identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous growth. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and delivering timely, data-driven insights to stakeholders.
Delivering Assurance and Advisory services involves meticulous planning, continuous monitoring, and rigorous quality review to ensure accuracy and reliability in all engagements.
Collaborate closely in the formulation of IATA’s risk-oriented annual internal audit plan, incorporating targeted insights that address the hubs.
Oversee the complete planning process for assigned audits and advisory engagements, encompassing engagement-level risk evaluations, establishment of engagement objectives, and definition of scope and criteria.
Develop risk-focused audit programs for designated engagements, ensuring thorough review and obtaining necessary approvals.
Conduct engagement procedures and compile comprehensive documentation of the work performed, ensuring it meets the highest quality standards and sufficiently substantiates the attainment of the pertinent audit objectives.
Craft comprehensive draft engagement reports that accurately incorporate client input and feedback.
Ensure timely execution of agreed-upon actions in accordance with the established audit recommendations and their respective deadlines.
Provide support in compiling reports for presentation to the Senior Management Team or the Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee.
Offering expert guidance and recommendations on approved inquiries through independent advisory services.
Conduct special investigations as necessary to address specific organizational needs and concerns.
Maintaining an Internal Audit function that consistently delivers high performance through continuous improvement and innovation is essential.
Develop and implement the assurance approach and strategy consistently.
Serve as the primary coordinator for multiple initiatives or activities aimed at executing the Internal Audit enhancement strategy.
To uphold superior work quality, continuously monitor evolving standards and best practices to ensure alignment with current industry benchmarks.
Management support and learning are integral components of this role, requiring a commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to assist senior leadership effectively. This position involves providing administrative assistance, coordinating schedules, preparing reports, and facilitating communication between departments. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office software are essential. Additionally, the role demands the capacity to anticipate needs, resolve issues proactively, and maintain confidentiality in all matters. Experience in a similar support or administrative capacity is preferred, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Maintain strong and effective relationships with all clients and auditees across hubs through proactive networking initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance to leadership regarding enhancements to the control framework and risk management practices.
Promote the dissemination of valuable insights and industry best practices to foster continuous learning and improvement.
Collaborate closely with external auditors and other assurance providers to facilitate seamless communication and coordination throughout the audit process.
Handle any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should hold:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline is required.
Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (COMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are essential, along with accounting credentials like Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ARCA), or equivalent professional qualifications.
With a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience, you have led and delivered diverse internal audit engagements, including IT audits, ideally within a comparable international organization.
Relevant expertise from fields such as enterprise risk management, risk assessment and internal control evaluation, or information technology may also be taken into consideration if auditing experience is not available.
Skilled in leading and fostering the professional growth of team members through effective management and development strategies.
Proven expertise in developing and implementing processes that align with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards is essential.
Proficiency in professional 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.
Demonstrates refined interpersonal abilities and sound judgment to foster trust, exert positive influence, and facilitate collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, even in challenging or sensitive situations.
Required to perform diverse audits for numerous stakeholders with adaptability and efficiency.
Demonstrates resilience in high-pressure environments, adeptly meeting strict deadlines while efficiently handling multiple concurrent tasks.
Demonstrate unwavering commitment to ethical principles, fostering trust, and embracing respect and personal integrity in all interactions to cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and transparent organizational culture.
Proficient in articulating ideas with clarity and precision while delivering engaging and self-assured presentations in English.
Proficiency in French is considered beneficial for this role.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
10 years
