- The Internal Audit Manager ensures effective internal controls, risk management, and compliance across the company’s local operations.
- Responsible for the local execution of the global internal audit strategy, conducting independent assessments of internal processes, and supporting audit readiness for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintains independence, objectivity, and a global mindset while developing solid, trusted relationships with regional management teams.
- Customer first: recognize all stakeholders as “customers”, understand their true needs and expectations.
- Integrity: Act with integrity; do the right thing, work with passion.
- Be unique, be creative: seek originality, create with ingenuity.
- Try first, learn fast: Challenge yourself, learn from practice.
- One Musashi: Respect individuality and diversity, build the best team by leveraging the strengths of others.
- Leadership and ownership: Act proactively, lead the solution.
- Smile and thanks: Remember to smile, be grateful.

Key Responsibilities - Implement the company’s internal audit framework in alignment with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).

- Develop and maintain an annual audit plan based on risk assessment, operational priorities, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead audits across functional areas including operations, finance, compliance, and IT to assess control effectiveness and process integrity.

Risk & Compliance Management:

- Identify control gaps and areas of operational risk; recommend and monitor corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and global risk management standards (e.g., J-SOX, ISO standards).
- Support investigations into fraud, misconduct,



or significant operational concerns as needed.

Reporting & Communication:

- Deliver clear, objective audit reports and presentations to regional leadership and the Global CAO.
- Track and report audit findings, root causes, remediation progress, and systemic issues.
- Serve as the key audit liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide advisory support to local management on internal control improvements and process optimization.
- Promote audit awareness and ethical practices through education, guidance, and influence.
- Collaborate with peers across regions to drive alignment and continuous improvement in audit methodology and practices.

Qualifications and Experience - Relevant educational certification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification preferred.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields, with multinational or manufacturing experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of audit standards (e.g., IIA), corporate governance, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
- Integrity and independence in thought and action
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Cross-cultural leadership, communication, and collaboration
- Project management and team leadership
- Sound judgment and problem-solving ability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Completion of annual audit plan on time and within scope
- Quality and clarity of audit reports
- Timeliness and effectiveness of corrective action follow-up
- Stakeholder satisfaction (survey or feedback-based)
- Compliance with internal audit quality standards

📌 Internal Audit Manager (London)
🏢 Musashi Americas
📍 London