Senior Internal Audit Manager (Strategic Planning and Execution)
NAWEC is pleased to invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the vacant position of Senior Internal Audit Manager — Strategic Planning and Execution.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the organisation’s internal audit strategy, ensuring effective risk management, strengthening internal controls, and promoting sound governance practices across NAWEC’s operations.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in aligning audit activities with corporate objectives and supporting continuous improvement in operational efficiency and accountability.
- Position: Senior Internal Audit Manager, Strategic Planning and Execution
- Role Summary: Overall responsibility for NAWEC’s internal audit planning, execution, and reporting
- Salary Scale: Grade B
- Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Group Director — Internal Audit (GDIA)
Under the supervision and guidance of the Group Director Internal Audit (GDIA), the Senior Manager Internal Audit will:
- Lead audit teams and plan to conduct audits of highly diversified NAWEC activities, including the Electricity Business Unit (EBU), Water and Sewerage Business Unit (WSBU), and all Shared Services Directorates and projects
- Plan annual risk-based audits, determining objectives, scope, criteria, methodology, and resources required to ensure adequate coverage of NAWEC’s operations, systems, and controls
- Decide on the applicable audit approach and techniques, and prepare the planning memorandum for the GDIA’s review and approval
- Prepare or modify audit programmes to ensure a systematic approach, including risk and control assessment for the audit programme
- Conduct fieldwork — collecting, testing, and analysing data and information, identifying weaknesses, causes, and effects of variances and non-compliance, with a strong focus on data analytics
- Supervise and review the work of other Auditors and Consultants to ensure objectives are achieved and reports are accurate, objective, clear, and timely
- Present audit findings of significant impact to concerned Managers and Directors to obtain agreement on recommendations
- Prepare Preliminary and Final Internal Audit Reports under the supervision of the GDIA
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure weaknesses are corrected and do not recur
- Advise departments and committees on internal control and audit matters to support decision-making
- Train, direct, and counsel less experienced Internal Auditors to ensure compliance with IIA standards and NAWEC policies
- Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual activity reports and the annual work programme
- Provide technical updates to the audit team on new developments in the profession
- Monitor audit team performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) on a quarterly basis
- Support the GDIA on management of the Audit Function in line with the NAWEC Internal Audit Charter
- Develop a risk-identifying tool and a risk-based audit plan reflecting the adequacy of Risk Management and Internal Controls for NAWEC
- Internationally recognised professional accounting/auditing qualification (ACCA, ACA, Chartered/Certified Public Accountant)
- Or a Master’s degree in Audit, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration — preferably combined with a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
- A minimum of five (5) years in a senior audit role, or three (3) years in an internationally recognised audit firm
- CISA or other audit technology qualification is an added advantage
Key Competencies
Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, audit committees, and staff across diverse functions. Proven capability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Communication Skills
Appreciates the value of good communication and reports clearly and logically, verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to prepare executive summary reports presenting critical audit issues, risks, and control deficiencies, and to deliver customised presentations to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
Teamwork
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve audit objectives and organisational goals, equipping the team with the necessary skills, tools, and resources to deliver high-quality audit work.
Results Oriented
Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work within established deadlines, effectively prioritising tasks and resources, and establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Internal Audit department.
Proficiency and Due Professional Care
Sound knowledge of key information technology risks, controls, and technology-enabled audit techniques. Proven ability to assess fraud risk, apply international audit standards, and proficiency in computer-aided audit tools (ACL) and audit management systems (Audit Board, Pentane, Teammate, etc.). Experience in data analytical tools is required.
Strategic Planning
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute the strategic plan for the Internal Audit department, aligning it with organisational objectives and risk appetite. Sound knowledge of key business operations, finance, information systems, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and the Integrated Audit Approach.
Audit Planning and Execution
Proven ability to lead the planning, execution, supervision, and reporting of internal audit engagements across operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risk areas.
Integrity and Ethical Conduct
Demonstrates integrity and professional responsibility — performing duties with honesty and diligence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, avoiding conduct that could harm the organisation’s reputation, and exercising independent judgment. Upholds the highest standards of confidentiality regarding sensitive information obtained through audit activities.
The Rewards
NAWEC has a structured rewards package and offers highly attractive Salary and Allowances.
How to Apply
Please send an email to recruitment@nawec.gm with the subject line:
“Job Application; Senior Internal Audit Manager – SPE”
Attach a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Deadline for applications: 10 July 2026, by close of business.