Senior Governance Professional - Risk Management and Compliance Specialist

As a seasoned governance professional, you will lead the internal audit function and play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of our financial and operational practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing audits, evaluating risk management processes, and strengthening internal controls across the organization.About the Role: This key position requires a highly skilled and strategic Internal Audit Manager who can develop and implement a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with organizational objectives. You will lead and manage financial, operational, and compliance audits across all departments, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and recommend process improvements.Key Responsibilities: Audit Strategy Development: Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit strategy that aligns with organizational objectives.Leadership and Management: Lead and manage financial, operational, and compliance audits across all departments.Control Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend process improvements.Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present clear audit reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.Implementation and Monitoring: Monitor timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.Risk Assessment: Continuously assess and respond to emerging risks within the organization.Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure adherence to internal audit standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.Collaboration and Coordination: Coordinate effectively with external auditors during audit engagements.Investigations and Projects: Conduct investigations, special projects, and forensic audits as required.Team Mentoring and Development: Mentor and guide audit staff, promoting professional development and performance excellence.Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Professional Certification: Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is highly preferred.Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.Skills and Qualifications: Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control frameworks, proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite, excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.We are seeking a talented and ambitious individual who shares our passion for continuous improvement and excellence. If you have a strong track record of delivering high-quality results and a proven ability to drive change, we would love to hear from you.