Audit Manager

Prysmian; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian in Oman is seeking an Audit Manager to independently lead complex internal audit engagements across governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role reports to the Director of Internal Audit Risk & Compliance and acts as a technical lead for the function.

You will manage engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up, coach junior staff, and contribute to audit strategy, QAIP, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of Internal Audit experience.
• Experience leading complex audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Experience with listed companies or manufacturing sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned audit engagements from initiation through final reporting.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and programs.
• Perform risk and control assessments and fieldwork.
• Review evidence and document conclusions.
• Provide practical recommendations and close-out follow-ups.
• Engage with senior management and Audit Committee as needed.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Governance

Internal controls

Data analytics

Financial & operational auditing

Enterprise risk management

Excel

Audit management systems

Root cause analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Finance

Engineering

Tools

TeamMate+ or similar Audit Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The Audit Manager is responsible for independently leading and delivering complex high-risk and strategic internal audit engagements that provide assurance over governance risk management and internal controls across the organization Reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit Risk & Compliance the Audit Manager serves as the department s technical lead ensuring audit activities are performed in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards IIA departmental methodology and best practices The role is accountable for managing assigned audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up while contributing to audit strategy quality improvement stakeholder engagement and the continuous development of the Internal Audit Function the Audit Manager provides technical guidance and coaching to audit team members and acts as the Director s delegate when required

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Engagement LeadershipLead
   • Lead assigned audit engagements from initiation through final reporting
   • Including Developing risk-based audit planning documents
   • Preparing detailed audit programs
   • Performing risk and control assessments
   • Executing audit fieldwork
   • Reviewing evidence and documenting conclusions
   • Identifying root causes of control weaknesses
   • Developing practical and value-adding recommendations
   • Conducting closing meetings with management
   • Issuing high-quality audit reports
   • Performing follow-up reviews until agreed actions are implemented
2. Strategic & High-Risk AuditsLead
   • Leading assurance activities relating to Financial processes
   • Corporate governance
   • Enterprise-wide processes
   • Strategic initiatives
   • Capital investment projects
   • Digital transformation
   • Cybersecurity governance
   • ESG and sustainability
   • Fraud investigations and special assignments
   • Executive management requests
   • Audit Committee requests
3. Audit Planning & Risk AssessmentSupport
   • Support the Director by Participating in the annual enterprise risk assessment
   • Recommending audit priorities
   • Identifying emerging risks
   • Contributing to the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan
   • Monitoring changes in the business environment that may require audit plan adjustments
4. Technical LeadershipServe
   • Serve as the department s technical lead by Promoting compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards
   • Supporting the continuous improvement of audit methodologies
   • Developing audit templates and guidance
   • Maintaining consistency in audit documentation
   • Advising audit team members on complex technical matters
   • Sharing best practices and lessons learned
5. Quality Assurance & Continuous ImprovementContributing
   • Support the Director in maintaining a high-quality Internal Audit function through Contributing to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program QAIP
   • Performing quality reviews of assigned audit files where appropriate
   • Identifying opportunities to improve audit efficiency
   • Supporting innovation automation and data analytics initiatives
   • Benchmarking against leading internal audit practices
6. Stakeholder ManagementBuild
   • Build trusted relationships with management by Leading audit discussions professionally and objectively
   • Communicating audit results clearly
   • Providing practical risk-based advice
   • Maintaining independence while supporting business improvement
   • Promoting a positive assurance culture across the organization
7. ReportingPrepare
   • Prepare and present Audit reports Executive summaries Follow-up reports Root cause analyses Emerging risk assessments Audit progress updates KPI reports relating to assigned engagements
8. Acting ResponsibilitiesWhen
   • When delegated by the Director Represent the Internal Audit Function in meetings with business unites
   • Coordinate audit activities
   • Support Audit Committee reporting
   • Liaise with external auditors and co-sourcing partners
   • Support departmental planning and operational activities

Key Accountabilities

The Audit Manager is accountable for Successful delivery of assigned audits Audit quality and compliance with professional standards Timely issuance of audit reports Identification of meaningful business risks Practical and sustainable recommendations Effective stakeholder engagement Continuous improvement of audit practices Maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics

Decision-Making Authority

• Plan and execute assigned audits
• Access information required to perform audit activities
• Engage with management throughout the audit process
• Recommend improvements to internal controls
• Escalate significant risks to the Director

Working Relationships

• InternalBoard Audit Committee through the Director
• Chief Executive Officer through the Director
• Executive Management through the Director
• Functional HeadsProcess Owners
• Internal Audit Team

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in: Accounting Finance Economics Engineering

Experience

• 6-10 years of Internal Audit experience.
• Experience within a listed company, manufacturing, energy, industrial or Big Four environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading complex audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Experience engaging with senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing, governance and internal control frameworks.

Technical Competencies

• Risk Based Internal Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Internal Control Frameworks
• Financial & Operational Auditing
• Enterprise Risk Management principles
• Data Analytics
• Microsoft Excel
• TeamMate+ or similar Audit Management Systems
• Report Writing
• Root Cause Analysis