Senior Manager Internal Audit

About Legend Holding

Legend Holding Group is a diversified enterprise headquartered in Dubai, operating across the Middle east and African region. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the group manages a growing portfolio of companies in automotive, trading, energy, Travel and Tourism and mobility services

.Rooted in Loyalty, Excellence, and Progress, we lead innovation and technology to seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds

.Our goal is to become a leader in intelligent, data-driven solutions because Together We Grow

.
Role Summa

ry
The Senior Manager Internal Audit is responsible for leading and managing the execution of the Group Internal Audit function across all business units, subsidiaries, and operating entities under the Group. The role supports the Head of Internal Audit by providing independent assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, enhance risk management practices, and improve the effectiveness of internal controls throughout the organizati

on.Reporting to the Chairman, the incumbent will develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan, oversee complex audit engagements across diverse business sectors, lead special investigations, evaluate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and ensure that operational, financial, and strategic risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and mitigated. The role is also responsible for supervising and mentoring the internal audit team, reviewing audit work, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality audit reports and recommendatio

ns.
Key Responsibili

ties
Internal Audit Leade

• rshipDevelop and implement the Group Internal Audit Charter, policies, methodologies, and audit frame
• work.Establish and maintain a risk-based annual audit plan covering all Group entities and funct
• ions.Lead, mentor, and manage the Internal Audit team to ensure high-quality audit execution and professional develop
• ment.Allocate resources effectively to maximize audit coverage and operational effici
• ency.Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organiza

tion.
Risk Management and Internal Co

• ntrolsEvaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems across the
• Group.Assess financial, operational, compliance, strategic, and reputational risks and recommend improvements to strengthen the control enviro
• nment.Identify control deficiencies, process gaps, operational inefficiencies, and areas of potential risk exp
• osure.Provide practical, risk-based recommendations to enhance governance, strengthen internal controls, and improve business proc
• esses.Monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and validate the effectiveness of corrective ac

tions.
Financial and Operational

• AuditsPlan, lead, and supervise financial, operational, compliance, forensic, IT (where applicable), and special-purpose audit engagements across the
• Group.Review accounting processes, financial reporting, budgeting controls, asset management, and key financial controls to ensure accuracy and comp
• liance.Evaluate business processes for operational efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable regul
• ations.Oversee audits covering procurement, inventory management, treasury, payroll, human resources, fleet operations, dealerships, travel, information technology, investments, and other business fun
• ctions.Review major projects, contracts, investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives to assess governance, risk management, and control effecti

veness.
Investigations and Fraud Risk Ma

• nagementLead confidential investigations relating to fraud, misconduct, financial irregularities, ethical violations, and policy b
• reaches.Coordinate forensic reviews and evidence collection where ne
• cessary.Prepare investigation reports with findings, root cause analysis, and recommen
• dations.Liaise with Legal, HR, Compliance, and external authorities when r
• equired.Develop fraud prevention and detection mechanisms across th

e Group.
Compliance and G

• overnanceMonitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and corporate governance requ
• irements.Assess compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and international best p
• ractices.Review the effectiveness of governance structures, delegation of authority frameworks, and management oversight me
• chanisms.Support management in strengthening compliance culture and accoun

tability.
Reporting and Stakeholder

• ManagementPresent audit findings, observations, and recommendations directly to the Vice Chairman and senior l
• eadership.Prepare comprehensive audit reports with clear risk ratings and act
• ion plans.Conduct closing meetings with management and obtain commitment for correctiv
• e actions.Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and report overdu
• e actions.Maintain effective working relationships with executive management while preserving audit ind

ependence.
Continuous

• ImprovementIntroduce modern audit methodologies, data analytics, automation, and technology-driven audit
• techniques.Benchmark audit practices against international standards and industry best
• practices.Drive continuous enhancement of audit quality, efficiency, and valu
• e creation.Recommend process improvements that contribute to operational excellence and cost op

timization.
Leadership Resp

• onsibilitiesLead and supervise the Group Internal
• Audit team.Establish audit objectives, KPIs, and performanc
• e standards.Coach, mentor, and develop audit pr
• ofessionals.Promote a high-performance, ethical, and accountable work
• environment.Build succession plans and strengthen audit capabilities acros

s the Group.
Q

ualificat

• ionsEducationBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a relate
• d discipline.Master's Degree or MBA is high

ly preferred.Professional C

ertificationsOne or more of the following certifications is high

• ly preferred:CIA (Certified Inte
• rnal Auditor)CPA (Certified Publi
• c Ac
• co
• unta
• nt)ACCACACISACFE (Certified Fr
• aud

Examiner)

• CMA
  ExperienceMinimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, or Corpora
• te Governance.At least 5 years in a leadership role managin
• g audit teams.Experience within diversified business groups, conglomerates, holding companies, or multinational
• organizations.Strong exposure to multi-industry environments including automotive, mobility, trading, leasing, investments, travel, hospitality, retail, energy, technology, or re
• lated sectors.Proven experience conducting complex investigations and for
• ensic reviews.Experience with Automotive industr

y is preferred
Technic

• al CompetenciesRisk
• -Based AuditingCorpo
• rate GovernanceInternal Con
• trol FrameworksEnterprise
• Risk ManagementFin
• ancial AnalysisFraud Detection &
• ; InvestigationComp
• liance AuditingOpera
• tional Auditin
• gData AnalyticsProc
• ess ImprovementRegula
• tory ComplianceBusiness Continuity &
• Risk AssessmentERP Systems and Busine
• ss ApplicationsAdvanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Audit M

anagement Tools
Behavio

• ral CompetenciesAbsolute Integrity and Pro
• fessional EthicsStrong
• Business AcumenSt
• rategic ThinkingLeadership and
• Team DevelopmentExceptional A
• nalytical SkillsSound Judgment and
• Decision MakingInfluencing and Stakeh
• older ManagementHigh Att
• ention to DetailIndependence
• and ObjectivityExcellent Written and Verbal Comm
• unication SkillsAbility to Handle Sensitive and Confiden

tial Information
Key Performance

• Indicators (KPIs)Completion of Annu
• al Audit Plan (%)Audit Find
• ings Closure RateReduction in Repe
• at Audit FindingsInternal Control Ef
• fectiveness ScoreCompliance A
• udit Success RateFraud Detection and Prevent
• ion EffectivenessTimeliness o
• f Audit ReportingCost Savings and Process Improvement Initi
• atives IdentifiedManagement Satisfaction wi
• th Audit ServicesTeam Productivity and De

velopment

Metrics
AuthorityThe Internal Auditor Senior Manager shall have unrestricted access to all records, systems, personnel, facilities, financial information, and operational data across the Group necessary to perform audit duties. The role shall operate independently and objectively under the direct supervision of