Sr. Manager Internal Audit

Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Contract Based)

Core Accountabilities:

• Understand the financial, commercial and strategic risks inherent in the Group and the effectiveness of the mitigating control environment.
• Assist SVP IA to support management in improving governance, risk management processes, and control environment across the Group.
• Develop comprehensive risk-based audit plan to identify priorities with the goal to maximize value, performance, and control, and mitigate risk.
• Assist SVP IA in the development of the internal audit framework for the Group.
• Plan, assign, supervise and execute audit assignments (planned audits, ad hocs, management requests, fraud investigations, and others) in line with International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), internal policies & procedures, and other relevant standards.
• Ensure audit assignments are performed in a comprehensive manner, audit procedures are designed adequately to address key risks / exposures, and audit methodologies are consistently applied & documented.
• Ensure audit conclusions are based on the appropriate testing methodologies, comprehensive understanding and are adequately supported.
• Ensure audit deliverables are clearly drafted, accurate, comprehensive, and easy to understand.
• Oversee the follow-up activities and implementation of corrective actions.
• Provides ongoing guidance and coaching to the audit team which will contribute to their development.
• Establish effective program for the development of UAE national Talent.
• Perform complex and high profile audit assignments or as and when required.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly Internal Audit reporting for Executive management / Board.
• Primary responsibility for leading, overseeing and conducting fraud investigations.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with stakeholders across the Group.

Supporting Accountabilities:

• Partner with OpSec, Legal & Compliance and HR on the whistleblowing allegations and other matters.
• Plan, oversee and coordinate fraud risk assessments across the Group, and also provide support in identification of fraud risks and assist in developing adequate mitigating controls.
• Coordinate activities with ADAA / external auditors to support their audit and review procedures.
• Coordinate with Finance management to support activities involving the review of Internal Controls for Financial Reporting (ICFR) mandated by ADAA.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years in internal audit and 5 years in a managerial role for a large corporate
• Experience in UAE or Middle East is desirable

Education:

• Minimum: Masters or Equivalent ( CPA, ACCA)
• Certification in Internal Audit related subject is preferable e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)