Audit Manager - Customs Operations

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive audit plans and audit programs for assigned engagements.
• Support the development and implementation of the Industry Department's audit strategy and operational plans.
• Lead and manage operational, compliance, and performance audits for assigned auditees, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and government priorities.
• Present audit reports, key findings, recommendations, and emerging risks to senior management.
• Monitor and follow up on audit recommendations, ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support successful audit engagements.
• Resolve audit issues and escalate complex matters when necessary.
• Conduct industry research, benchmark best practices, and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.
• Assess the impact of changes in regulations, standards, and legislation on the audit plan and organizational compliance.
• Stay updated on local and international customs regulations, governance requirements, and risk management practices.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to audit team members to enhance their capabilities and performance.
• Develop specialized expertise in customs operations, operational auditing, compliance auditing, and performance auditing.
• Support the execution of audit engagements in accordance with approved Terms of Reference (TOR) and professional auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification is mandatory (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in customs operations auditing and internal audit.
• Proven experience managing internal audit engagements, preferably within government or public sector organizations.
• Sound knowledge of operational, compliance, and performance auditing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop audit teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience auditing customs authorities, ports, logistics, border management, or trade facilitation organizations.
• Familiarity with government regulations, customs legislation, and international auditing standards.
• Experience in risk-based auditing and performance auditing within complex operational environments.