Date Posted: 30-5-24Position: Internal Audit Manager - Emirati NationalJob location: Abu DhabiJob responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessment and support the Head of Internal Audit in development of risk based internal audit plan.
• Perform internal audit assignments as per the internal audit plan by conducting planning, fieldwork and reporting activities in compliance with internal audit manual and professional auditing standards in order to provide management with insights into areas of risk that are not adequately controlled and identify opportunities for process and control improvements.
• Prepare working papers in accordance with internal audit manual IA management system requirements, resolving all review comments on a timely basis and archiving of internal audit files.
• Prepare audit reports and other deliverables to be reviewed by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Communicate findings and recommendations and discuss them with auditees/process owners to achieve agreement and obtain corrective actions.
• Communicate the audit matters, emerging issues and engagement status to the attention of Head of Internal Audit.
• Carry out follow-up reviews to assess the status of implementation of the management action plans and ensure the continuation of such follow-up till satisfactory results are achieved.
• Build and maintain the right relationships internally within the company as well as externally such as consultants, relevant governments bodies/authorities and holding company. If needed, participate in professional bodies such as Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, AICPA etc. to promote professional brand image, and drive continuous improvement, and deployment of best practices within the organization.
• Where applicable/as requested, examine and professionally investigate various functions and interview relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate recording of issues and/or transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Undertake special reviews and ad-hoc requests, based on assignment by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in areas related to the Audit & Risk Committee and ADQ reporting.
• Identify opportunities to increase operating efficiencies as well as implementation of best practices and process improvements in the department operations without reducing the quality of service.
• Provide inputs for improvement and enhancement of the internal audit function, including policies/procedures updates, audit methodologies and implementing support tools.
• AICPA etc. to promote professional brand image, and drive continuous improvement, and deployment of best practices within the organization.
• Where applicable/as requested, examine and professionally investigate various functions and interview relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate recording of issues and/or transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Undertake special reviews and ad-hoc requests, based on assignment by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in areas related to the Audit & Risk Committee and ADQ reporting.
• Identify opportunities to increase operating efficiencies as well as implementation of best practices and process improvements in the department operations without reducing the quality of service.
• Provide inputs for improvement and enhancement of the internal audit function, including policies/procedures updates, audit methodologies and implementing support tools.

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or other relevant qualification.
• Professional Certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, CFE

Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing will all levels of the organization as well as with external partners.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing concepts, business processes risk and internal control systems.
• Must be familiar with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and necessary processes to ensure compliance.
• A self-starter who is organized, intuitive and a collaborative problem-solver with the ability to be effective in a complex, global environment.
• Must have the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity and business ethics.
• Adept at working individually and as part of a team with commitment to teamwork and results.
• Willingness and ability to develop and maintain collegial and professional relations with colleagues, other heads of departments, and top management.
• Always maintain a positive attitude while carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities.
• Experience with ERP SAP and advanced knowledge of MS office.

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