Internal Audit Manager

We are looking for Group Internal Audit Manager to join our international Team!

DISCOVER THE ROLE

The Internal Audit Function provides risk-based, objective assurance and advice designed to protect, add value and improve TMF Group’s operations. It helps TMF to achieve its objective by systemically evaluating and improving risk management, internal controls and corporate governance. 

This Internal Audit Manager position will play a key role in the growth and consolidation of the TMF Group Internal Audit team across all areas of internal audit engagements. The work will involve leading the execution of a comprehensive internal audit program, including but not limited to compliance, AML/KYC, operational and regulatory audits. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing assigned audit engagements through audit planning and execution, overseeing team members, but also through collecting, analyzing, interpretating and documenting information to support audit results 

• Acting as a direct team manager leading and developing effective audit teams 

• Performing as an audit team lead on audits and applying best practice techniques in, among others, preparation of risk assessments, testing of control design, conducting fieldwork and documenting workpapers 

• Following up on the action plans to resolve audit issues 

• Timely and accurate management of audits, documentation and reporting 

• Developing wider stakeholders’ relations across the business with the support of positive working relationships with other auditors in the team 

• Maintaining organizational and professional ethical standards and aiming to develop self-initiative and independent judgement 

• Supporting the Head of Internal Audit in preparation of strategic audit initiatives, the annual audit plan and other ad-hoc tasks resulting from the daily audit operations 

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Advanced skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions 

• Advanced skills in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines 

• Advanced skills in effective communication, including active listening skills and presenting issues 

• Strong influencing and persuasion skills/high degree of perseverance and resilience 

• Experience in the ability to anticipate and evaluate problems and potential obstacles 

• Advanced skills to manage stakeholder expectations with regards to delivery, and escalation of concerns as appropriate 

• Taking leadership in a constructive challenge and support for difficult decisions 

• Personal engagement and determination 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; supporting language skills (Spanish, others) are valuable 

• Knowledge of operational activity and processes is a plus 

• Awareness of data protection regulations and financial services regulations is highly desirable 

• Prepared to potentially travel internationally 

• Act with integrity 

• Uphold the values of the organization in all he/she does 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree

• Professional certifications desirable (e.g., CIA, etc.) 

• Highly experienced in internal audit and control methodologies with 8+ years in a related role 

• Experience in managing teams as a direct supervisor, coaching and developing colleagues