Internal Audit Senior Manager

Company Name: Confidential
Location: UAE
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Governance Dynamics

Governance Dynamics

All Things Governance

The Internal Audit Senior Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the internal audit department and will be reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee. He/She will be responsible for the implementation of the internal audit department activities, internal audit reviews, and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes better governance within the organization.
• Coordinates with the Board, the Audit & Risk Committee and the Executives relating to key areas of exposure based on current operations and future strategy.
• Leads the Internal Audit Department in carrying out risk assessments and developing strategic internal audit plans.
• Ensures that the Internal Audit Department applies the most advanced and relevant audit techniques in the discharge of its duties.
• Carries out internal audit assignments, review working papers and audit reports.
• Trains and inducts new Internal Audit Department staff (as required).
• Carries out special audit reviews as mandated by the Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Coordinates with professional third parties to help achieve the objectives of the Internal Audit Department and stay up to speed on the latest developments.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Experience and Education:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance/Business Administration, Engineering or other relevant fields;
2. Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); and
3. 8-10 years of relevant experience in:

• Big 4 (with relevant Construction/Contracting experience); or
• Major Contracting Business.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Diplomatic;
• Assertive;
• Solution Driven;
• Deep understanding of governance;
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices;
• Knowledge of reporting procedures, regulations, and law;
• Knowledge of internal audit standards set by the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA);
• In-depth knowledge of contracting and construction industry;
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to analyze and solve problems;
• Ability to motivate others and promote teamwork; and
• Technology-proficient.

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Accounting/AuditingFinanceAdministrative

• Industries

  ConstructionMachinery