Assistant Manager – Internal Audit

Deadline:- 23rd August 2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING | ASSISTANT MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT MTL Group is looking for a highly analytical, results-oriented, and professionally driven individual to join our Group Internal Audit team as an Assistant Manager – Internal Audit.

📌 The Role As an Assistant Manager – Internal Audit, you will support the execution of risk-based internal audits across the Group, evaluate financial and operational controls, analyze business and financial data, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

● Plan and execute financial, operational, compliance, and system audits across Group companies.

● Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs, audit testing, and review audit evidence.

● Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.

● Analyze financial statements, business processes, and operational data to identify risks, trends, anomalies, and control weaknesses.

● Utilize SAP and other ERP systems for data extraction, reconciliation, validation, and audit analytics.

● Review compliance with Group policies, delegated authority limits, LKAS/SLFRS/IFRS, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws.

● Prepare high-quality monthly internal audit reports and quarterly Audit Committee reports.

● Present audit findings, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations to management.

● Monitor and follow up on agreed audit recommendations and corrective action plans.

● Support continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, tools, processes, and data analytics capabilities.

● Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior members of the audit team.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

● Passed Finalist or currently at Final Level of CA Sri Lanka, with a strong academic record.

● 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, finance, risk management, compliance, or a related field.

● Experience in a diversified corporate/group environment will be an added advantage.

● Strong knowledge of LKAS/SLFRS, auditing standards, taxation, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks.

● Experience with SAP or other ERP systems such as SUN, IFS, Oracle, or similar.

● Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

💡 What We Are Looking For

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

● A proactive, positive, and solution-oriented mindset.

● Strong professional judgement and attention to detail.

● Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.

● Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your internal audit career and contribute to strengthening governance and business performance across a diversified Group, we would like to hear from you.

📩 Apply now metrocareers@metropolitan.lk