Overview of the Role

The Internal Audit Manager will provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services to strengthen the Company’s governance, risk management, and the internal control environment.

The position reports functionally to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is responsible for leading the Internal Audit Function in accordance with the Company’s Internal Audit Charter, approved risk-based audit plan, and applicable professional standards. 

The Internal Audit Manager will work collaboratively with senior management and business leaders while maintaining the independence and objectivity required to provide assurance to the Audit Committee and Board. 

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining the risk-based strategic and annual internal audit plans for Audit Committee approval.
• Maintaining the Internal Audit Manual, methodology, audit universe, working papers, and quality-assurance processes.

• Planning and executing internal audits across the Company’s operations.
• Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and key business processes.
• Reporting audit findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Escalating significant control weaknesses, suspected fraud, material compliance breaches, and other critical matters as appropriate.
• Recommending practical improvements to controls, policies, procedures, accountability, and risk management.
• Monitoring the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Liaising with external auditors on internal control compliance matters and providing support for interim and year-end audit activities.
• Supporting investigations, special reviews, due diligence, and advisory assignments while maintaining independence.
• Leading, coaching, and developing Internal Audit team

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant discipline.
• ACCA/CPA certification 
• A minimum of ten years’ post-qualification experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, finance, or a related assurance function.
• At least seven years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading risk-based audits and presenting audit results to senior management, executive leadership, boards, or audit committees.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management practices, accounting standards, and audit methodologies.
• CIA, CISA, CRMA, MBA, or other relevant graduate or professional qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience in the shipping, logistics, port, or related industry would be an asset.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of auditing standards, audit techniques, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand operational, commercial, financial, and compliance risks.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to engage confidently and constructively with senior management, the Audit Committee, external auditors, and operational teams.The ability to manage multiple assignments, lead competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work within reporting deadlines.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their application and résumé July 24, 2026 to: recruitment@kwljm.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.