Senior Internal Audit Manager at Cavista

About the Role

• The Senior Internal Audit Manager will lead the design and execution of a robust internal audit and risk assurance framework across Cavista Holdings’ multi-sector, multi-geography operations.
• The role is responsible for strengthening governance, improving control effectiveness, and providing independent, data-driven insights that enhance decision-making.
• This position plays a critical role in ensuring operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and risk transparency across portfolio companies.
• The successful candidate will partner with leadership to proactively identify risks, assess control environments, and drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and financial discipline at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a risk-based internal audit plan across multiple business units and geographies
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks, driving measurable improvements
• Provide independent assurance on financial, operational, and compliance risks, with clear, actionable recommendations to leadership
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and exposure areas, and drive remediation to closure
• Partner with business and functional leaders to embed strong control culture and risk awareness across the organization
• Oversee audits across finance, operations, IT, and compliance, ensuring consistency and quality of audit execution
• Leverage data analytics and technology to enhance audit coverage, insight generation, and efficiency
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure alignment of internal practices with applicable standards and requirements
• Report audit findings, risk exposures, and control improvements to senior leadership and governance bodies with clarity and precision
• Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and frameworks to support business growth and scalability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred
• 8–12 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance roles within a structured, multi-entity environment
• Proven experience leading audits across multiple functions and geographies, ideally within a holding company or diversified organization
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management principles, and regulatory compliance
• Experience leveraging data analytics tools to enhance audit effectiveness and insight generation
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive implementation of control and process improvements
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link audit insights to operational and financial performance
• Experience operating in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments with evolving structures and systems