Oversee critical operational tasks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and adherence to established protocols. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and performance across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to streamline processes, resolve complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement. Monitor key performance indicators to assess progress, identify areas requiring attention, and implement corrective measures as needed. Maintain rigorous compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and quality standards to mitigate risks and uphold accountability. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Delivering Assurance and Advisory Services entails comprehensive planning, continuous monitoring, and rigorous quality review to ensure accuracy, compliance, and value-added insights for clients. This role demands meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying risks, evaluating controls, and recommending enhancements to strengthen organizational governance and operational efficiency.
Collaborate effectively in the formulation of IATA’s risk-focused annual internal audit strategy, providing specialized insights that encompass the various hubs.
Direct supervision of assigned audit and advisory projects encompasses comprehensive engagement-level risk evaluations, establishment of precise engagement objectives, and delineation of scope parameters and evaluative benchmarks.
Develop risk-focused audit programs for designated engagements, subject to review and approval.
Conduct engagement procedures and compile thorough documentation of the work performed, maintaining high-quality standards that effectively support the attainment of the relevant audit objectives.
Craft meticulously detailed engagement reports of the highest quality, incorporating client input and feedback to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Ensure timely execution of all agreed actions stemming from audit recommendations, adhering to established deadlines.
Support the preparation of reports designated for the Senior Management Team or the Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee.
Delivering expert advisory services on approved requests in an independent capacity.
Conduct special investigations as required to address pertinent organizational concerns.
Maintaining a high-performing Internal Audit function through continuous improvement and innovation remains essential to ensuring robust governance, risk management, and control frameworks. This role demands a commitment to identifying and implementing enhancements that drive efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic value across the organization. By fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving and forward-thinking solutions, the position plays a pivotal role in strengthening compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Develop and implement the assurance approach and strategy consistently.
Serve as the primary leader for diverse initiatives or measures aimed at executing the Internal Audit enhancement strategy.
Deliver work of consistently superior quality while staying fully informed about the latest advancements in industry standards and best practices.
Provides assistance to management and facilitates ongoing learning initiatives.
Maintain strong relationships with clients and auditees across all hubs by leveraging effective networking strategies.
Provide strategic guidance to leadership regarding enhancements to the control environment and the oversight of risk management practices.
Promote the exchange of expertise and effective methodologies to enhance organizational learning and collaboration.
Collaborate with external auditors and other assurance providers to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
Execute all additional tasks as assigned, ensuring thorough completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
Requirements
The suitable candidate must possess:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field is required.
Certified professionals such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (COMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are required, along with accounting credentials like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ARCA), or equivalent qualifications.
With a minimum of a decade of progressively responsible experience, you have led and executed diverse internal audit engagements—ideally including IT audits—within an internationally comparable organization.
Professional experience in a closely related field—such as enterprise risk management, risk assessment and internal control evaluation, or IT—may be deemed equivalent to audit experience.
Proven track record in personnel management and professional development initiatives.
Proficiency in developing and implementing processes that align with the International Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards is essential.
Proficiency in industry-standard internal auditing practices and established frameworks pertaining to risk management, control systems, and organizational governance is required.
Proven expertise in utilizing electronic audit work papers is required.
Demonstrates exceptional judgment and interpersonal skills to cultivate trust, guide decision-making, and foster collaboration with diverse stakeholders in a polished and respectful manner, even when addressing complex and sensitive matters.
The ability to perform diverse audits catering to various stakeholders is essential.
Demonstrates strong resilience in high-pressure environments, consistently meeting tight deadlines while effectively managing multiple concurrent responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
Demonstrate unwavering commitment to ethical principles, fostering trust through respectful and honest interactions while maintaining personal integrity, and actively cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and transparent organizational culture.
Capable of crafting clear, concise written content and delivering compelling, persuasive presentations in English with confidence and clarity.
Proficiency in French would be advantageous for this position.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
10 years
