Job Title: Internal Audit Manager
Location: Dubai
Salary: Based on experience
Job Code:326/001/247
Industry:Service
Job Brief:
The Internal Audit Manager will lead the organization's internal audit function within theService Industry, ensuring robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk mitigation. This role is responsible for the end-to-end audit lifecyclefrom planning and execution to reporting key findings to the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate must possess acommanding presenceand the professional courage to stand their ground when challenging established processes or senior stakeholders across all business functions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan specifically tailored to service-sector complexities.
- Lead comprehensive audit engagements forall internal departments, including Marketing, Sales, HR & Admin, IT, Legal, Operations, and Finance.
- Evaluate financial, operational, and compliance risks to identify gaps and recommend firm mitigation strategies.
- Ensure strict compliance with local laws, international regulations, and corporate governance standards.
- Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings withhigh confidence and clarityto senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Assertively monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure full resolution of identified risks.
- Supervise, mentor, and build a high-performing internal audit team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency while maintaining independent professional skepticism.
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors to ensure seamless reporting.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Professional certification, such asCPA, CIA, or CISA, is mandatory.
- 710 years of experience in internal auditingor risk management.
- Proven track record in theService Industrywith experience auditing diverse departments (e.g., Marketing, Sales, IT, and HR).
- Prior experience managing audit teams and leading complex engagements.
- Deep understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO or COBIT.
- Must be highlyconfident and assertive; able to maintain independence and stand their ground under pressure from senior leadership.
- Exceptional presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and modern audit methodologies.
