Manager - Internal Audit
Job Location : Dubai, UAE
Main Duties And Responsibilities :
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual Internal Audit Plan in coordination with the Internal Audit Director / Senior Manager, considering the organization’s risk profile and key stakeholder priorities;
• Monitor the execution of the annual audit plan and ensure assignments are completed within approved scope, budget, timelines, and Internal Audit methodologies and guidelines;
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget for audit-related business trips and highlight expected budget or resource constraints;
• Review audit fieldwork, testing, working papers, supporting documentation, and conclusions to ensure accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with the approved audit scope and program;
• Ensure audit assignments and supporting documentation are accurately maintained in the internal audit management system (e.g., TeamMate+) in accordance with departmental quality standards;
• Review draft audit reports to ensure observations, risks, business impacts, root causes, and recommendations are properly supported, clearly presented, practical, and aligned with departmental reporting guidelines;
• Review management responses and corrective action plans to ensure identified risks and recommendations are adequately addressed, with clear accountability and implementation timelines;
• Lead and perform audit engagements, special assignments, investigations, and advisory reviews as required;
• Provide objective and independent advice to management on internal controls, compliance, risk mitigation, and achievement of business objectives;
• Prepare consolidated summaries of audit results by line of business and present key findings, risks, recommendations, and significant matters to management;
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with management and key internal stakeholders to facilitate audit activities and effective collaboration;
Requirements :
• Relevant professional qualifications (CIA, CFE, CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) are an advantage;
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality;
• Good understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance frameworks;
• Strong analytical thinking and data analysis skills;
• Very good report writing and presentation skills;
• Strong stakeholder management skills;
• Flexibility to travel is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience