Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

Internal Audit Manager - Emiratization
Our client, one of the leading government Manufacturing facilities in Abu Dhabi is looking to hire an Internal Audit Manager - Local UAE National - Budget - open to discuss. 
The IA will be responsible for executing internal audits to assess business processes and risks, evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations to improve business processes and control environment. This title will support and assist the Head of Internal Audit (HIA) in designing and supervising/ conducting audits of different businesses processes as per the approved audit plan and as assigned by the HIA on an ongoing basis and in the development of vision and organizational plan for the Internal Audit Department.
Job Responsibility:

• 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.
• 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.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in areas related to the Audit & Risk Committee.

• Minimum 7-10years of experience
• Along with bachelor’s degree, need to have Professional Certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA, CFE.
• 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.
• Always maintain a positive attitude while carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities
• Experience with ERP – SAP and advanced knowledge of MS office.