Internal Audit Manager

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Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit & Process Assurance:

• Conduct regular audits of all port-related processes, procedures, and internal controls across various departments, ensuring alignment with company policies, industry regulations, and process assurance standards.

• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls across all departments to prevent and detect potential process assurance gaps and operational inefficiencies.

Control and Monitoring of the Global and Local Authority Matrix:

• Oversee and ensure the effective management of the Global and Local Authority Matrix, which defines the limits of authority for decision-making, approvals, and delegations across organization

• Ensure that the Local Authority Matrix is aligned with the Global Authority Matrix, while considering the delegation of specific limits to local management based on operational needs.

• Regularly review and update the matrix to reflect organizational changes, business requirements, and ensure alignment with process assurance standards.

• Ensure that the Local Authority Matrix is approved by the Board of Directors of the local company, ensuring alignment with both local and global standards.

• Conduct audits to verify that all actions taken across the organization align with the established matrix, ensuring consistency and accountability in decision-making.

Identification of Findings:

• Identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, and areas of non-compliance during audits, including potential risks related to fraud, mismanagement, or negligence.

• Document findings clearly and comprehensively, categorizing each issue based on severity and risk.

• Provide accurate evidence and data to support audit conclusions.

Recommendations for Corrective Actions:

• Develop actionable recommendations to address identified audit findings and improve processes, controls, and process assurance across all port departments.

• Recommend appropriate remedial measures, including process changes, control enhancements, or policy adjustments.

• In cases of serious violations, recommend disciplinary actions or sanctions in accordance with company policies, ensuring that any penalties are aligned with the severity of the findings.

Disciplinary Actions & Accountability:

• Assist senior management and/or the Board of Directors in consequence management.

Audit Reporting:

• Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports for senior management, detailing audit findings, risks, and recommended actions, particularly highlighting any discrepancies across port operations.

• Ensure that reports are timely, factual, and provide a transparent overview of process assurance gaps and operational weaknesses in all departments.

• Identify and highlight significant process assurance issues or violations within port departments that may require immediate corrective action.

Follow-up on Audit Results:

• Establish a robust system for monitoring the implementation of corrective actions across all port departments.

• Perform follow-up audits to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken to address identified findings and ensure compliance improvements are sustained.

• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the progress of corrective actions and outcomes of subsequent audits.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:

• Based on audit findings, recommend enhancements to departmental processes that strengthen internal controls and mitigate risks.

• Recommend updates to the company's internal control policies based on audit findings and changing regulations.

• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure that audits remain relevant and impactful.
   

Collaboration and Advisory:

• Work closely with various port departments and teams to communicate audit findings, explain recommendations, and ensure understanding and compliance.

• Act as an advisor to departments to assist in improving process assurance and operational efficiencies across port functions.

Confidentiality and Professional Ethics:

• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive audit data and internal company information.

• Ensure that all findings and reports are managed and communicated impartially and with integrity.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Experience

• Solid experience in internal auditing roles or delivering process assurance.

• Proven experience in operational audits and process assurance engagement.

• Experience in preparing and presenting audit reports to senior management.

• We value professionals who bring experience from international or multicultural business environments, particularly in internal audit functions.

• Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), ACCA and or CFE is an advantage.

• Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills in both Georgian and English.  

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry best practices related to internal audits.

• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, risk management, and process assurance.

Personal Abilities:

• Must be able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion.

• Effective interpersonal skills, especially the ability to listen and clarify.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.

Please be advised that all offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks.

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