Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management

Job Description

1. Develop and implement internal audit and enterprise risk management frameworks aligned with corporate objectives.
2. Establish annual audit plans, risk management programs, and related policies to strengthen governance and internal controls.
3. Lead enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities across business functions.
4. Oversee compliance, operational, investigative, and risk-based audit engagements to evaluate business effectiveness and control environments.
5. Monitor risk mitigation action plans and assess organizational risk maturity to ensure continuous improvement.
6. Provide independent assurance, advisory services, and strategic recommendations to Management on governance, risk, and control matters.
7. Support Top Management in strategic decision-making through audit findings, risk analysis, and business insights.
8. Prepare and present audit and risk management reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance functions, including leadership responsibilities.
3. Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, enterprise risk management frameworks, and internal control systems.
4. Proven experience in audit investigation, risk identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.
5. Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
6. Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
7. Experience developing audit plans, risk management programs, and governance policies at an organizational level.
8. Professional certifications such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred