Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

Job summary
The Internal Audit Manager leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of the company’s internal
audit programs, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management
systems across all operations. The role ensures compliance with professional auditing standards and provides
independent, objective assurance to management and the Board on the adequacy of systems and controls. The
position supervises internal audit officers, supports risk-based audits, conducts investigations, and monitors
implementation of audit recommendations. Ultimately, the role contributes to transparency, accountability, and
operational excellence across the textile and apparel value chain.
Key roles and responsibilities
• Audit Planning & Execution
– Support the Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance in developing and implementing the annual riskbased internal audit plan.
– Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance, IT, and environmental audits in line with approved
work programmes.
– Perform pre- and post-audit reviews to assess adequacy of controls, efficiency of operations, and
compliance with policies and regulations.
– Prepare detailed working papers, audit evidence, and findings in accordance with IIA standards.
– Conduct special audits, investigations, and spot checks as assigned.
• Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
– Participate in identifying key risks across business processes and evaluate the effectiveness of internal
control systems.
– Monitor implementation of risk mitigation measures and corrective action plans.
– Advise departments on strengthening controls and preventing operational or financial losses.
– Support development of risk registers and periodic control self-assessments.
• Reporting & Advisory
– Prepare concise and actionable internal audit reports highlighting key findings, root causes, and
recommendations.
– Present audit findings to management and track agreed corrective actions to closure.
– Provide advisory support on process improvement, governance, and risk management.
– Maintain communication with the Head of Internal Audit and functional managers on emerging audit
issues.
• Compliance Monitoring
– Ensure adherence to internal policies, financial procedures, statutory requirements, and trade
obligations.
– Conduct compliance reviews in procurement, finance, HR, production, and logistics to confirm policy
implementation.
– Report compliance gaps and propose remedial measures.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
– Maintain audit documentation quality and ensure adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA)
International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
– Support the periodic review of audit methodologies, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and
coverage.
– Benchmark best practices and promote a culture of continuous learning and ethical conduct within the
audit team.
• Leadership, Coordination & Capacity Building
– Supervise, mentor, and appraise audit officers to ensure high performance and professionalism.
– Facilitate on-the-job training and knowledge sharing in auditing, compliance, and risk analysis.
– Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers for synergy and alignment.
• Compliance with Vistari’s Corporate Systems
– Apply the highest standards of internal controls and risk management practices and behaviours and
embed a positive risk and control culture.
– Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement, and appropriate and timely escalations in management of all
types of risk (including fraud risk) applicable to the role.
– Promote and adhere to Vistari’s core values and ensure compliance with organisational policies and
procedures.
– Maintain zero tolerance to bribery, fraud, and corruption, and ensure the immediate reporting of any
corruption or suspect behaviour that threatens Vistari’s reputation.
– Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures and immediately report any safeguarding concerns.
– Any other related responsibilities that may be assigned by the Line Manager from time to time.