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Internal Audit Manager
AMALI Properties
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
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Internal AuditRisk ManagementGovernanceComplianceProject AuditingProcurement Auditing
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About the Role
Amali Properties seeks a highly analytical Internal Audit Manager to lead the development and execution of its internal audit function. The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, risk management, and governance across real estate development activities.
Key Skills for This Role
Internal AuditRisk ManagementGovernanceComplianceProject AuditingProcurement Auditing
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute risk based internal audits across business functions including Development, Projects, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Sales, CRM, and Corporate Functions
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks
- Conduct audits covering real estate development processes, project delivery, procurement, contract management, consultant appointments, variation approvals, and payment controls
- Review project expenditures, procurement transactions, tendering processes, consultant contracts, and vendor management activities for compliance
- Identify operational, financial, compliance, and project related risks and recommend practical solutions
- Prepare audit findings, risk assessments, and management reports with clear recommendations and action plans
- Monitor and follow up on audit observations to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
- Support investigations, special reviews, and ad hoc management requests
- Assist in continuous enhancement of internal audit methodologies, policies, procedures, and audit programs
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Minimum 8 12 years of Internal Audit experience
- At least 5 years within a real estate development company
- Mandatory experience auditing real estate development, construction, project delivery, procurement, and commercial operations
- Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA, or equivalent preferred
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle controls, contract administration, procurement governance, budgeting, cost management, and delegated authority frameworks
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, report writing, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems, audit tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking a highly analytical and detail oriented Manager Internal Audit to support the development and execution of Amali’s Internal Audit function.
- The Manager will work closely with business leaders and stakeholders to identify risks, assess control effectiveness, recommend process improvements, and ensure compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute risk based internal audits across business functions.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
- Conduct audits covering real estate development processes, project delivery, procurement, contract management, etc.
- Review project expenditures, procurement transactions, tendering processes, consultant contracts, and vendor management.
- Identify operational, financial, compliance, and project related risks and recommend solutions.
- Prepare audit findings, risk assessments, and management reports.
- Monitor and follow up on audit observations.
- Support investigations, special reviews, and ad hoc management requests.
- Assist in continuous enhancement of internal audit methodologies.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to promote compliance and continuous improvement.
Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA, or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 8–12 years of Internal Audit experience, with at least 5 years within a real estate development company.
- Mandatory experience auditing real estate development, construction, project delivery, procurement, and commercial operations.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle controls, contract administration, procurement governance, budgeting, cost management.
- Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and project audits.
- Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal control frameworks, and corporate governance.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, audit tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, or PMP.
- Experience with project performance measurement techniques such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Exposure to BIM (Building Information Modelling) within project environments.
- Familiarity with data analytics tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, or SQL/Python based analysis.
- Experience working within the UAE or GCC real estate development sector.
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