Internal Audit Manager

🌟 We're Hiring: Internal Audit Manager 📍 Location: Bahrain (Remote) 🕒 Employment Type: Part-Time 💼 Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior 🌐 Work Arrangement: Fully Remote About Us We are a governance-focused organization committed to strengthening internal controls, improving risk management, and promoting transparent business practices. Through structured audit processes and objective assessments, we aim to support operational efficiency, protect organizational assets, and reinforce accountability across business functions. We value integrity, professional independence, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement. The Role We are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Internal Audit Manager to support audit planning, evaluate control effectiveness, and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational governance. In this part-time, fully remote role, you will work with relevant stakeholders to assess financial and operational processes, review risk exposures, and provide practical recommendations that support sound decision-making and sustainable business performance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a thorough understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk-based auditing, and control frameworks. You should be comfortable reviewing complex information, communicating findings clearly, and helping teams address identified weaknesses in a professional and constructive manner. Key Responsibilities • Develop and coordinate risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational priorities. • Conduct and oversee reviews of financial, operational, administrative, and compliance-related processes. • Evaluate internal controls, governance practices, risk management procedures, and approval mechanisms. • Identify control deficiencies, process gaps, inefficiencies, and potential exposure to financial or operational risk. • Review financial records, transaction documentation, operational reports, and supporting evidence. • Prepare audit programs, workpapers, findings summaries, and formal audit reports. • Provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve controls and operational effectiveness. • Coordinate with finance, compliance, operations, and management teams during audit engagements. • Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on outstanding audit findings. • Support fraud-risk assessments and escalate significant irregularities through established channels. • Maintain accurate, confidential, and well-organized audit documentation. • Assist with internal and external audit coordination and relevant information requests. • Monitor changes in applicable regulations, internal policies, and recognized audit practices. • Track audit progress, key findings, remediation status, and relevant performance indicators. • Recommend improvements to audit methodologies, reporting procedures, and internal control systems. Requirements • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or internal controls is preferred. • A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. • Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, governance principles, and audit documentation. • Experience reviewing financial and operational processes and developing practical recommendations. • Familiarity with compliance requirements, risk assessment, and audit follow-up procedures. • Excellent analytical, investigative, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to stakeholders. • High standards of integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, and professional judgment. • Proficiency in spreadsheets, reporting tools, and digital documentation systems. • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively with remote teams. • Professional certifications are not required. What We Offer • A flexible, part-time, fully remote working arrangement. • The opportunity to influence governance, risk management, and operational performance. • Exposure to cross-functional audit engagements and internal control improvement initiatives. • A professional environment that values independence, accountability, and ethical conduct. • Opportunities to contribute to stronger audit practices and sustainable process improvements. • Competitive compensation aligned with experience, responsibilities, and agreed working arrangements. • If you are analytical, objective, and committed to strengthening internal controls and organizational performance, we welcome your application.

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or internal controls is preferred. A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, governance principles, and audit documentation. Experience reviewing financial and operational processes and developing practical recommendations. Familiarity with compliance requirements, risk assessment, and audit follow-up procedures. Excellent analytical, investigative, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to stakeholders. High standards of integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, and professional judgment. Proficiency in spreadsheets, reporting tools, and digital documentation systems. Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively with remote teams. Professional certifications are not required.

Develop and coordinate risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational priorities. Conduct and oversee reviews of financial, operational, administrative, and compliance-related processes. Evaluate internal controls, governance practices, risk management procedures, and approval mechanisms. Identify control deficiencies, process gaps, inefficiencies, and potential exposure to financial or operational risk. Review financial records, transaction documentation, operational reports, and supporting evidence. Prepare audit programs, workpapers, findings summaries, and formal audit reports. Provide clear, actionable recommendations to improve controls and operational effectiveness. Coordinate with finance, compliance, operations, and management teams during audit engagements. Monitor corrective action plans and follow up on outstanding audit findings. Support fraud-risk assessments and escalate significant irregularities through established channels. Maintain accurate, confidential, and well-organized audit documentation. Assist with internal and external audit coordination and relevant information requests. Monitor changes in applicable regulations, internal policies, and recognized audit practices. Track audit progress, key findings, remediation status, and relevant performance indicators. Recommend improvements to audit methodologies, reporting procedures, and internal control systems.