Internal Audit Senior Manager

Oman Investment Authority

Develop and maintain the Internal Audit Charter, policies, and procedures for ARC approval in accordance with the International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF) and applicable governance requirements.

Develop the annual internal audit plan using a risk-based approach and submit for ARC review and approval.

Plan, execute, and report internal audit engagements independently in alignment with the approved annual audit plan.

Prepare audit programmes, testing procedures, and working papers to assess operational, financial, compliance, and system-related risks.

Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance procedures.

Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, non-compliance matters, and emerging risks, and propose practical recommendations for improvement.

Assess compliance with Board-approved policies and procedures across all functions.

Scope and manage co-sourced audit engagements for specialist areas as required.

Maintain a quality assurance and improvement programme for the internal audit function.

Prepare accurate, clear, and timely audit reports for the Audit and Risk Committee.

Propose internal audit KPIs for ARC approval and report performance against targets.

Monitor and follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation by management.

Maintain organised, complete, and secure documentation of all audit work and findings.

Prepare and submit the annual assurance report to the holding company's Internal Audit function as required.

Act as the primary liaison for external auditors, state auditors, and holding company audit teams.

Coordinate audit planning with the holding company's Internal Audit function to ensure alignment and avoid duplication.

Advise management on risk mitigation, process improvement, and control enhancements.

Conduct special reviews, investigations, and ad hoc assignments as directed by the ARC.

Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices affecting internal audit and governance.

Carry out any other activities as and when required by the reporting manager.