Chief Manager Internal Audit

Job Purpose:

regulatory requirements

Key Accountabilities:

1. Functional Audit Activities

• Conduct

  internal audits

  across business units to ensure compliance with policies, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Collaborate with

  external consultants

  to complete internal audits across all locations in a timely manner.
• Develop and test

  internal control mechanisms

  to assess compliance and proactively identify potential risks.
• Conduct

  fieldwork

  , gather evidence, and perform control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of business systems and processes.

2. Risk Identification and Compliance

• Perform

  due diligence

  on operational and financial activities, highlighting non-compliance or risk areas.
• Study internal audit reports and submit actionable

  recommendations

  to the

  Head Internal Audit

  .
• Track corrective actions based on audit findings and escalate unresolved issues as needed.
• Stay up to date with

  aviation regulations

  ,

  industry standards

  , and emerging risks affecting the business.

3. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare

  comprehensive audit reports

  including findings, risk impact, and recommendations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance

  audit methodologies, tools, and techniques

  .
• Support the development of internal audit

  action plans

  and follow up on timely execution.

4. People Development and Engagement

• Support and lead

  capability-building initiatives

  within the audit function.
• Participate in

  HR and employee engagement activities

  , promoting a motivated and high-performing team environment.

5. Regulatory & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as liaison with

  regulatory authorities

  during inspections or audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Coordinate with

  external auditors

  to avoid duplication and align audit timelines and objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Strong

  risk management

  and

  compliance assessment

  expertise

• Stakeholder management

  and

  negotiation skills

• Excellent

  interpersonal

  and

  analytical skills

• Strong

  attention to detail

• Proficiency in

  audit techniques

  and internal control frameworks
• Ability to handle

  regulatory interactions

  confidently

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Audit Timeliness & Compliance

  Timely completion of internal audit plans

• Process Adherence

  Timely implementation of action items and audit findings

• Compliance Management

  Effective regulatory compliance

• Risk Mitigation

  Identification and management of organizational risks

• Stakeholder Engagement

  Internal satisfaction and collaboration success

Key Interfaces:

Internal Interfaces:

• Cross-functional teams for audit execution and compliance tracking
• Senior Management for reporting and strategic alignment

External Interfaces:

• External Auditors

  Coordinate to align objectives and avoid audit overlaps

• Regulatory Authorities

  Ensure adherence to changing regulations and manage compliance audits

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Education:

• MBA (preferably in Finance) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred

• Experience:

• Minimum 1013 years of experience in

  internal auditing

  , audit planning, and leading audit teams
• Experience with

  Registrar of Companies

  and

  statutory compliance

  is desirable

• Experience in the aviation industry

  is preferred