Group Internal Audit Manager

Hamdan Trading Group; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamdan Trading Group is seeking a seasoned Internal Audit professional to develop and execute a risk-based audit program across divisions, tuned to each unit's risk profile. You will investigate control weaknesses, monitor KPIs, test controls, coordinate with external auditors, and travel within Oman and GCC to ensure robust governance and value creation for the group.

Provide independent assurance on profitability, efficiency, and policy compliance, and present prioritized recommendations to

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 10–12 years of audit experience with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• CIA/CISA/CFE designation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan across divisions.
• Identify control weaknesses, unusual transactions, and fraud risks.
• Review cost controls, budgets, and key KPIs for efficiency.
• Assess risks and ensure appropriate mitigations and governance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely reports.
• Test controls and perform fieldwork and substantive testing.
• Travel across Oman and GCC as required.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Governance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Develop and execute a risk-based monthly/annual audit plan covering all divisions, calibrated to each division’s distinct risk profile.

• Identify and investigate control weaknesses, unusual transactions, leakages, fraud risks, and potential financial irregularities.

• Review cost controls, budgetary performance, margins, operational efficiency, and key business KPIs.

• Assess major business risks and ensure appropriate risk mitigation and internal controls are in place.

• Review related-party transactions, intercompany balances, advances, loans, and unusual/recoverability issues across Group companies.

• Evaluate compliance with Group policies, delegated authority limits, applicable laws, contracts, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform surprise checks and focused audits where significant risks or management concerns are identified.

• Monitor the Exchange Business at an overall governance/control level, including key financial, compliance, and risk indicators, without involvement in day-to-day operations.

• Provide management with independent insights and recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, controls, and governance.

• Coordinate with external auditors, finance teams, management, and other assurance functions as required.

• Test financial and operational controls through fieldwork and substantive testing.

• Conduct investigations related to fraud, policy violations, and conflicts of interest when required.

• Audit inventory and branch cash handling, and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans.

• Utilize ERP systems and data analytics to identify risks and improve audit effectiveness.

• Escalate significant control weaknesses promptly to the respective Business Heads/Board Members.

• Prepare audit reports with practical, prioritized recommendations; track remediation to closure; and draft Group Policies wherever required.

• Liaise with divisional Business Heads. The role requires strong stakeholder management given group-wide access.

Key Focus

• Protect Group Assets
• Strengthen Controls
• Minimize Financial Leakages
• Identify Risks Early
• Improve Operational Efficiency
• Ensure Compliance
• Support Sound Corporate Governance

Desired Candidate Profile

• CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent.

• 10–12 years of audit experience, with 3+ years at managerial level; multi-entity or conglomerate exposure preferred.

• CIA, CISA, or CFE an advantage.

• Comfortable operating across dissimilar business models rather than a single-industry background.

• Willing to travel frequently between sites within Oman and GCC countries.