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Internal Audit Manager
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Internal AuditRisk ManagementInternal ControlsIIA StandardsCOSO FrameworkFinancial Reporting
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About the Role
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to assist in directing the internal audit activity. The role involves planning, managing the audit team, and executing audits in accordance with IIA standards.
Key Skills for This Role
Internal AuditRisk ManagementInternal ControlsIIA StandardsCOSO FrameworkFinancial Reporting
Responsibilities
- Assist in directing the internal audit activity
- Plan, manage the audit team, and formulate, develop & execute internal audits in accordance with acceptable audit standards
- Perform audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques
- Prepare a comprehensive, long range schedule of audit coverage for assigned location or operation
- Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks
- Provide executive management with reports on audit coverage and results
- Establish and monitor accomplishment of objectives directed towards the internal audit activity's ability to serve management
- Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment, identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement
- Document results of audit work in accordance with audit department and IIA standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Management
- Relevant professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIA)
- Minimum 9 years post qualification experience, of which minimum 7 years internal audit experience
- At least 4 years of managerial experience
- Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks (IIA Standards, COSO Framework, ERM principles)
- In depth understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience in developing risk based audit plans and conducting enterprise wide risk assessments
- Proficiency in audit documentation, working papers, and reporting practices
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills for executive level communication
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), MS Office, and data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI or equivalent)
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
- Assists in directing the internal audit activity. Responsible for planning, managing the audit team and to formulate, develop & execute internal audits in accordance with acceptable audit standards.
- Maintain effective working relation with the executives and operating management. Perform special reviews at the request of the Management.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Audit Execution & Control Validation: Perform audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques.
- Audit Planning & Risk Based Coverage: Prepare a comprehensive, long range schedule of audit coverage for the location or operation to which assigned.
- Risk Assessment & Control Evaluation: Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
- Audit Reporting & Management Insights: Provide executive management with reports on audit coverage and the results of the audit activity.
- Team Performance & Audit Oversight: Establish and monitor accomplishment of objectives directed towards the internal audit activity’s ability to serve management.
- Control Environment Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Analyse and conclude on effectiveness and efficiency of control environment.
- Audit Documentation & Standards Compliance: Document the results of audit work in accordance with audit department and IIA standards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Management. Relevant professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA/CIA).
- Experience: Minimum 09 years post qualification experience of which minimum 7 years internal audit experience. At least 4 years of managerial experience.
- Skills & Knowledge: Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks (IIA Standards, COSO Framework, ERM principles).
- In depth understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data.
- Experience in developing risk based audit plans and conducting enterprise wide risk assessments.
- Proficiency in audit documentation, working papers, and reporting practices.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach and mentor audit staff.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills for executive level communication.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle), MS Office, and data analytics tools (ACL (Arbutus), IDEA, Power BI or equivalent).
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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