Senior Internal Audit Manager
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About the Role
Abu Dhabi Capital Group seeks a Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead investment-focused audits and drive audit delivery, quality, and methodology. Requires 8-12+ years of internal audit experience, CA/ACCA/CFA/CIA qualification, and strong exposure to capital markets and private markets.
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Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Audit in overseeing the Group’s compliance, risk, and corporate governance framework, with a focus on investment activities
- Identify and assess risks across the Group’s businesses, including public markets and private markets
- Support audit planning and lead execution of the audit plan, including reviews of front to back investment processes
- Own end to end audit delivery, including scoping, fieldwork, review, and reporting
- Develop and maintain risk assessments, process maps, and testing procedures
- Review and challenge key investment and operational controls
- Act as a senior stakeholder interface, particularly with investment teams
- Provide practical advisory support on governance, risk management, and internal controls
- Lead and develop a small audit team, providing day to day oversight, coaching, and quality assurance
Requirements
- Must hold a CA / ACCA / CFA / CIA qualification
- 8–12+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk
- Strong exposure to Capital Markets (trading, equities, fixed income) and/or Private Markets (private equity, real estate, alternatives)
- UAE experience is mandatory
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong audit report writing skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to manage and motivate teams
- Previous experience with a Big 4 firm is strongly preferred
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Job Purpose
- Support the Head of Audit in managing and delivering an effective internal audit function, leading investment focused audits and driving audit delivery, quality, methodology, and team effectiveness across all business areas.
Core Tasks, Responsibilities and Authority
- Support the Head of Audit in overseeing the Group’s compliance, risk, and corporate governance framework, with a focus on investment activities.
- Identify and assess risks across the Group’s businesses, including public markets (equities, fixed income, trading) and private markets (private equity, real estate, alternatives).
- Support audit planning and lead execution of the audit plan, including reviews of front to back investment processes (deal sourcing through exit), trading activities, and key operational areas.
- Own end to end audit delivery, including scoping, fieldwork, review, and reporting, ensuring outputs are clear, concise, and commercially relevant with actionable recommendations.
- Develop and maintain risk assessments, process maps, and testing procedures aligned with Group policies and industry best practices.
- Review and challenge key investment and operational controls, including valuation, performance reporting, and governance over investment decision making.
- Act as a senior stakeholder interface, particularly with investment teams, providing independent challenge while maintaining effective working relationships.
- Provide practical advisory support on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Lead and develop a small audit team, providing day to day oversight, coaching, and quality assurance over deliverables.
Professional Profile: Core Competencies
- Must hold a CA / ACCA / CFA / CIA qualification.
- Strong exposure to Capital Markets (trading, equities, fixed income) and/or Private Markets (private equity, real estate, alternatives).
- Specialization in Internal Audit, Assurance, and Corporate Governance.
- UAE experience is mandatory; preference for candidates based in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong audit report writing skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage and motivate teams (including outsourced firms and consultants).
- Dynamic and proactive mindset.
- Ability to integrate technical knowledge with analytical and critical thinking.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
Experience
- 8–12+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk.
- Prior exposure within investment environments is required, preferably within Capital Markets and Private Equity Investment areas.
- Additional experience in Hospitality, Real Estate, IT, or Healthcare is highly desirable.
- Previous experience with a Big 4 firm is strongly preferred.
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