Senior Internal Audit Role - Law Firm

To lead the Internal Audit function by strengthening governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance processes across the Firm while providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of key business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan for the Firm.
• Conduct operational, compliance, and process audits across business services functions.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and areas of operational risk, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate the development and closure of audit observations with respective departments and maintain an up-to-date audit tracker.
• Liaise with internal, statutory, and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure timely closure of open points.
• Monitor implementation of agreed action plans and escalate overdue or critical observations to management.
• Review compliance with Firm policies, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Prepare audit reports, dashboards, and periodic updates for senior management and relevant committees.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance controls, operational efficiency, and risk management practices.
• Lead and mentor the internal audit team while fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.