The Internal Audit Manager- UAEN will play a key role in enhancing governance, risk management, and internal controls within a dynamic and evolving organisation. Reporting to the Head of Audit, the role is responsible for leading key audit engagements, executing the audit strategy, and providing advisory support to senior stakeholders across the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Additionally, the Internal Audit Manager will contribute to regulatory and compliance oversight and assist in shaping the annual audit plan to align with business risks and priorities. Beyond traditional auditing, the role involves leveraging technology, data analytics, and automating to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness. The role will work closely with senior management, providing valuable insights and recommendations that drive process improvements and strengthen business resilience.
Responsibilities
- Audit Execution & Planning: Support the development and execution of the annual audit plan, conduct risk-based audits to assess governance, risk management, and internal controls. Identify weaknesses, provide clear recommendations, and ensure audits align with business risks and regulatory requirements. Execute audits in line with Group methodologies, ensuring consistency in audit quality, reporting and stakeholder engagements across jurisdictions.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Build strong relationships with business leaders, act as a strategic advisor, provide insights on risks, governance, and compliance. Communicate audit findings effectively, challenge existing processes, and influence decision-making to drive improvements.
- Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Assist in regulatory audit engagements, ensuring compliance with local and regional regulations. Review policies, assess regulatory risks, and work with compliance teams to address emerging regulatory changes.
- Technology & Data Analytics: Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, driving automation and continuous auditing where feasible.
- Group Audit Support & Mobility: Support Group Internal Audit in delivering audit engagements across other Group locations, as required, including undertaking international assignments at short notice.
Qualifications
- Six to eight years experience in internal and external audit, with a mix of professional services and industry, preferably in insurance or the financial services sector.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is essential.
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred.
- A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is essential.
- In-depth knowledge of internal audit principles, Institute of Internal Auditors Global Standards, and other relevant frameworks.
Required Skills
- Proficient in the use of TeamMate+, data analytics and visualisation tools.
- Strong grasp of risk management principles, including identifying and mitigating risks within audit processes.
- Familiar with regulatory requirements in the relevant jurisdictions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex information clearly and effectively to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage relationships with senior management, ensuring that audit outcomes are aligned with expectations.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider audit team.
- Independent, possess professional scepticism, business acumen, ethical standards, and adaptability, with a continuous improvement mindset, particularly in adopting technology for internal audit.
- Must be a UAEN with a family book.
