Audit Manager – Commercial

JOB SCOPE

To plan and execute the audits related to Commercial Activities to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Assess and test controls to identify weaknesses or deficiencies in the infrastructure and systems. Provide assurance, consultancy and recommendations on control deficiencies to the audit, risk & committee.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan and manage audit engagements covering finance, commercial, revenue streams in Oman Airports and subsidiaries.
• Develop audit scopes, objectives, and detailed audit program. Assessing key processes across subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Lead audit execution, including fieldwork coordination and review.
• Assess the efficiency of internal controls, compliance with policies, and risk management practices across group services and subsidiaries. Ensure adherence to financial transparency, integrity, and group-wide standards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance frameworks, shareholder agreements, and performance targets for subsidiaries, driving alignment with corporate strategies.
• Participate with ERM to conduct enterprise risk assessments and provide strategic guidance to the leadership team on risk mitigation and control improvement.
• Present audit findings, risk insights, and actionable recommendations to senior executives, the Chief Audit Executive (CAE), and the Audit Committee, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Review audit working papers and validate findings and root causes.
• Draft and finalize audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Conduct opening and closing meetings with auditees.
• Track audit findings and action plans, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues and continuous improvement in audit processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across group services and subsidiaries by recommending and benchmarking best practices in operations, risk management, and internal controls.
• Encourage process automation, digitization, and enhanced control environments, leveraging audit findings to promote innovation and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of auditors, ensuring professional development, adherence to IIA standards, and continuous enhancement of audit skills.
• Escalate significant control or governance issues to the Audit Director.
• Evaluate maintenance practices, lifecycle management, contractor performance, and adherence to safety and engineering standards. Ensure compliance with ICAO, IATA, and local regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or any relevant field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7-8 years of related work experience in audit with 3 - 4 years in supervisory level, preferable in aviation sector.
• CIA, CISA, CFE is required.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Attention to Detail
• Negotiation
• Influencing
• Results focus
• Communication
• Situational awareness
• Teamwork