Internal Audit Manager – Headquarters (Istanbul)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join the headquarters of a leading group of companies in Istanbul. The successful candidate will strengthen our internal audit, control, and risk management framework while leading a high‑performing audit team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a risk‑based annual internal audit plan covering finance, operations, IT, compliance and fraud risks.
• Lead all phases of audit engagements – planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow‑up.
• Provide practical improvement recommendations for control deficiencies and process weaknesses.
• Conduct fraud, ethics and special investigations, and support major investment and transformation projects.
• Promote data‑analytics, continuous auditing, process mining and other technology‑enabled audit techniques.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit, control and risk‑management methodologies.
• Mentor and develop internal audit team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in internal audit, risk management or external audit.
• At least 5 years of people‑management experience at a manager‑level.
• Strong background in financial, operational and IT audits within large, multi‑entity organizations.
• Deep knowledge of COSO framework and IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Experience with fraud investigations and ERP‑based audit work.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Process mining
• Data analytics
• Continuous auditing

What we offer

• Strategic role in a prominent, multi‑company group.
• Opportunity to shape audit methodology and drive digital transformation.
• Competitive compensation package and professional development support.