Finance Internal Audit Manager

Job Title: Finance Internal Audit Manager

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Internal Audit Manager to lead the internal audit function of a well-established aviation organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer while working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will provide independent assurance over financial, operational, compliance and governance activities. You will lead risk-based audits, strengthen internal controls, investigate fraud risks, and support continuous business improvement across multiple operational divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan
• Conduct enterprise-wide financial and operational audits
• Review internal controls and recommend improvements
• Lead fraud investigations and risk assessments
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations
• Prepare executive audit reports and present findings to senior management
• Coordinate with external auditors
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives
• Lead and mentor the internal audit team

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Professional qualification such as:
  • CIA
  • CA
  • CPA Australia
  • Equivalent internationally recognised qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Finance, Audit or Risk Management
• Minimum 3 years in a senior audit or management position
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Internal Controls
  • Corporate Governance
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • IFRS
  • Financial Reporting
  • Fraud Investigations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using ERP systems and audit software
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills

Highly Desirable

• Aviation, transport or large corporate experience
• Power BI or similar analytical tools
• Experience leading operational as well as financial audits

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Exceptional integrity and professionalism
• Strong analytical and investigative ability
• Excellent leadership skills
• Independent judgement
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority