Senior Audit Engagement Manager (Financial)

Role Purpose

The Senior Audit Engagement Manager / Audit Engagement Manager – Financial Audit is responsible for independently managing and delivering end-to-end internal audit engagements, assurance & advisory, within the Finance domain. The role ensures that audits are executed in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards, IPPF (Institute of Internal Auditors), and applicable local regulatory requirements (e.g., FSA) while maintaining high-quality audit documentation and reporting standards. The incumbent is accountable as subject Matter Expert on areas related to Finance, Investments, Accounting & Financial Reporting, and accountable.

Position Information

• Unit: Internal Audit
• Division: Internal Audit Centre of Excellence
• Location: HQ
  
  

Grade

• Audit Engagement Manager: P5
  
  

Qualification

• Bachelor’s in accounting/finance or related subjects
• Professional certification including CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA will be highly preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Audit Engagement Manager: a minimum of 8 years of experience.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

Engagement Planning

• Perform business process understanding, identification of key controls, and risk assessment for assigned audit areas within the Finance domain.
• Define audit objectives, scope, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and detailed audit programs (Risk Control Matrix) aligned with internal audit methodology.
• Identify key control points, applicable regulations (e.g., FSA), and relevant frameworks (IFRS, COSO, eTOM, etc.) to be used as criteria for the audit engagement.
  
  

Engagement Execution (Field work)

• Execute audit procedures in accordance with approved audit programs and methodologies.
• Perform walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and evidence validation.
• Identify control deficiencies, risk exposures, and process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and evaluate business impact of findings.
• Ensure professional skepticism and independence throughout audit execution.
  
  

Reporting

• Prepare clear, concise, and risk-focused audit reports.
• Document audit findings with: Condition, criteria, cause, impact and Practical and actionable recommendations.
• Discuss findings with management and obtain agreement on action plans and timelines.
• Present audit results in closing meetings, clearly articulating key risks and insights.
• Ensure timely issuance of final audit reports in line with agreed timelines.
  
  

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-structured audit working papers within the Audit Management System ensuring that the working papers support the audit findings and conclusions.
• Adhere to internal audit methodology, templates, and documentation protocols.
• Ensure readiness for Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) reviews and internal/external quality assessments.
  
  

Follow-Up of Audit Findings & Validation

• Track implementation of agreed management action plans against the reported findings.
• Perform follow-up reviews to validate closure of audit findings.
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of remediation actions taken.
• Escalate overdue or high-risk findings to senior management as applicable.
• Maintain accurate status of audit findings in the audit tracking system.
  
  

Subject Matter Expert Support

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial audit domain
• Analyze complex financial processes, transactions, and systems within a telecommunications environment.
• Ensure knowledge transfer on the financial audit domain to other internal audit resources.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Provide value-added insights on emerging risks and control improvements.
• Plan, perform and report on Advisory engagements as per the approved methodology ensuring quality standards.
• Build effective relationships with the key stakeholders.
  
  

Contribute to continuous enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices.