Internal Audit Manager

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai's leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai's socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai's non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 280+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Manager – Internal Audit, reporting to the Associate Director – Internal Audit. The role holder will be responsible to provide independent and objective assurance and make recommendations on the effectiveness of the Group's corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls, and to carry out activities in accordance with the Group-wide Audit Manual and the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

If you are driven by integrity, curiosity, and a passion for uncovering insights that shape better decisions, we would be delighted to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform audit assurance and advisory engagements covering governance, risk management and internal controls and manage the implementation of the approved annual audit plan.
• Perform analysis, special projects or investigations as requested by the line manager.
• Respond to ad hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes, policies and procedures, and provide consultative services to management.
• Provide input into the prioritization of the audit initiatives based on urgency, organizational issues and importance, and steer departmental efforts to implement the plan based on the prioritization in order to ensure the critical and major areas are audited on priority.
• Collaborate closely with process owners and Management to develop and follow up on suitable preventive / corrective action plans in response to the internal audits irregularities or areas of non-compliance identified, thus enabling efficient turn-around and risk mitigation.
• Steer internal audit activities including the audit of areas such as Group Services processes, a shared service center – which includes Procurement, Human Resources, Financial and Accounting processes, IT, other operational and support processes, addressing strategic risks, and highlight non-conformance and facilitate their prompt mitigation.
• Oversee and quality assure the development of audit reports drafted by Assistant Managers, Senior Internal Auditors and Internal Auditors to make sure that they contain comprehensive and accurate observations and findings and provide value-adding recommendations to the functional areas.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives (including automation / technology related) in order to provide an effective and professional audit service to meet the needs of the quarterly Executive Summary to DH GCEO.

Who we are looking for:

• 8+ years of relevant experience years of internal and/or external audit experience, preferably internal audit experience in the relevant Domain experience in which the Dubai Holding Group Operates, a recognized blue-chip organization or within the Big 4.
• Previous experience within one of the Big 4 preferred.
• Experience of working in an international capacity and a solid understanding of cultural and market differences (especially those of the Middle East and Asia).

Education / Professional Certifications:

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.
• Professional Certification (CA/ CPA/ CIA/ CISA/CFE)

Desirable

• Master's degree in accounting, Business or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of governance models and audit process, standards and best practice in the respective Industry Domain.
• Good understanding of Group's various operations.
• Strong inter-personal skills and an ability to connect with people at all levels to drive successful relationships.
• Essential: Excellent English written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, ability to Lead a Team
• Desirable: Advanced Excel user with good CAAT/ Audit software technology (TeamMate, ACL)/ Data mining

Technical Competencies:

• Internal audit methodology and IA reporting technology.
• Risk management and forensics.
• Financial accounting and management accounting practices and principles.
• Adequate knowledge of legal requirements within the UAE, Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Excellent service delivery and process management skills.
• Excellent analytical capabilities.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong character stressing integrity and independence.
• Leadership management and influence skills to function in a corporate environment.
• Customer service mind-set while at the same time being assertive and ensuring compliance.
• Strategic Alignment
• Operational Excellence
• Inspirational Leadership
• Personal Mastery

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.

This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.