Senior Manager, Business Audit

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Audit Risk Assessment, Planning & Execution:

• Provide independent assurance over banking-related activities. 

• Support the Head of Audit in preparing the audit plan for KFH Bahrain based upon a standard risk assessment of the business, operations activities across the bank

• Lead the Execution and delivery of the annual banking audit plan for Bahrain based on risk assessment, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks.

• Oversee end‑to‑end audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, issue identification, and reporting.

• Ensure timely execution of audits in accordance with IIA Standards, Group IA methodology, and regulatory requirements.

      Issue Management & Risk Insights:

• Identify key control weaknesses and thematic risks, ensuring findings are well‑supported and clearly articulated.

• Engage with business leaders to ensure meaningful and actionable remediation plans are established.

• Track progress on issue resolution and escalate delays or high‑risk exposures to the Bahrain Head of Audit.

  Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business leaders and control functions while maintaining audit independence.

• Support the Bahrain Head of Audit with management updates and risk intelligence

      People Leadership & Capability Building:

• Manage, coach, and develop the banking audit team, ensuring strong technical capability and consistent application of audit standards.

• Support skills development in areas such as data analytics, risk assessment techniques, and sector-specific risk understanding.

• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

     Alignment with Group Internal Audit:

• Ensure full compliance with Group IA policies, methodology, reporting templates, and quality assurance expectations.

• Coordinate with Group-level banking audit teams on cross‑border reviews, thematic assessments, and shared risk insights.

• Coordinate closely with the Bahrain Head of Audit to ensure consistent reporting, effective risk coverage, and alignment with Group Internal Audit expectations.

     Continuous Improvement & Emerging Risks:

• Enhance audit methodology through data-driven audit techniques, continuous monitoring, and quality improvements

• Stay informed of developments in banking regulations, risk trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

• Proactively identify gaps in control environments and propose improvements to the audit approach.

• Integrate data analytics and continuous monitoring tools into audit processes where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

     Academic Qualifications (Minimum Requirement): 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Banking, or related fields.

    Professional Certifications (Minimum Requirement / Preferred): 

• CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.

• Additional certifications in risk management, credit, or banking operations are an advantage.

    Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 10–12 years of Internal Audit, Risk, or Banking experience, with substantial exposure to finance, corporate/retail banking, and operational controls.

• Proven experience leading audits and managing audit teams.

• Strong understanding of regulatory expectations and risk management frameworks in the banking sector.

• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and manage complex audit issues