We are working with our client in Oman for a commercial business that is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Internal Audit Specialist (Business Integration) to join its Internal Audit Division in Muscat. This is a full-time position ideal for someone with a strong compliance and financial audit background.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing audits relating to post-acquisition and merger integration, ensuring subsidiaries and business synergies comply with internal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory standards. Reporting to the General Manager of Business & Functional Audit, you will lead audit engagements, provide advisory services to management, and act as a trusted partner in safeguarding operational continuity during integration stages. This is an onsite role at the headquarters in Muscat, offering the opportunity to contribute to one of the region’s most dynamic organisations.

Key responsibilities:

Support the completion of the annual audit plan and risk assessment execution for wholly owned/domestic subsidiaries and their integration.
Lead and execute audit engagements as per the approved plan and ad hoc requests.
Build and maintain effective relationships with management, fostering open communication and encouraging self-disclosure of issues.
Prepare and verify audit documentation, including risk and controls matrices, audit programs, and working papers, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Draft internal audit reports, participate in closing meetings with stakeholders, and develop final reports including agreed corrective action plans.
Notify senior leadership immediately of any material weaknesses or risks impacting operational continuity.
Support follow-up on internal audit findings and report progress to relevant stakeholders.
Assist in providing advisory services on post-acquisition/merger integration, business synergies, and subsidiary governance.
Collaborate with Commercial, Functional, and Technology audit areas to enhance internal synergies.
Support investigations related to subsidiaries and integration matters.
Mentor and develop junior members of the Business Integration Audit team.
Provide information and insights to support reporting to the Audit Committee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a relevant field. Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CFA are advantageous.
Minimum 5 years’+ experience in internal audit, compliance, or financial audit, ideally within financial services, Big 4, or regulated industries (banking, oil & gas, telecoms).
Proven expertise in internal audit delivery, risk assessment, compliance, and governance over subsidiaries.
Strong understanding of IFRS standards, internal control frameworks, and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
Advanced skills in project management, data analysis, business communication, and analytical problem-solving.
Demonstrated ability to provide professional, ethical, and independent insights to senior management.
Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders effectively.

Internal Audit Specialist (Financial Services)