Banking Sector Audit Manager – Manama, Bahrain (7+ yrs)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Banking Sector Audit Manager to join a top‑10 global audit firm in Manama. The role focuses on leading internal audit engagements for banking clients, ensuring robust risk assessment and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end internal audit engagements for banking clients, from planning through reporting.
• Develop risk‑based audit plans tailored to each client’s business environment and risk profile.
• Perform complex audit procedures, including credit risk, liquidity risk, asset‑liability management, stress testing, capital adequacy, ICAAP, recovery and resolution planning, and ECL model validation.
• Provide strategic advice on internal controls, risk management, process improvements, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, and drive consensus on remediation plans.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes, sharing insights with clients and the audit team.
• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and integrity in all engagements.
• Manage and mentor a team of auditors.

Required profile

• CA, ACCA, CPA or CIA qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of post‑qualification experience in internal auditing or risk management within the banking sector, preferably with a Big 4 or global audit firm.
• Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing audit teams.

Required skills

• Credit risk auditing
• Liquidity risk auditing
• Asset‑liability management auditing
• Stress testing auditing
• Capital adequacy auditing
• ICAAP knowledge
• Recovery and resolution planning
• ECL model validation

What we offer

• Tax‑free salary up to BHD 1600 per month
• Family annual air ticket
• Family health insurance
• Employee visa and local statutory benefits
• Full‑time permanent contract