Senior Internal Audit Manager

Cavista Holdings is driven by the belief that business should be a force for good. Our primary focus is on investing in the world’s most underserved regions, where we strive to bring together capital, expertise, and partnerships to unlock opportunities, create value, and transform lives.

Our investment strategy is centered around promoting economic development, job creation, and improving communities around the world. We have diversified our portfolio across various sectors, including agriculture, energy, hospitality, mining, and technology to advance our mission.

Cavista Holdings is searching for great talent. We are an open, agile environment, where transparent conversation ignites collaboration with a team of great thinkers. Everyone freely contributes, ideas override egos, and the best idea always wins. We embrace new technologies and pride ourselves in our great culture. In our world, opportunity paired with imagination is limitless and we build what others can only hope to dream. We build the best because we hire only the best! We’ve created an atmosphere allowing you to produce your best work, by catering to the creative.

Job Summary

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

• 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

Why Join Cavista Holdings?

• Opportunity to shape the voice of a forward-thinking global organization.  
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented culture.  
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development.  

How to apply:

• Submit an online application.
• You will receive an email response with further instructions.

Cavista Holdings is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees