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Internal Audit Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at The Sanad Group
Title: Internal Audit Manager
Company: The Sanad Group
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:
The Manager – Internal Audit is responsible for leading, planning, and delivering the internal audit strategy aligned with the organization’s objectives. This role oversees audit engagements across operational, financial, compliance, and technology domains while guiding the audit team and coordinating with external parties when required. The Manager ensures audit quality and compliance with IIA standards, provides insight into enterprise risks, and delivers recommendations for continuous improvement. The position plays a key role in management reporting, stakeholder alignment, audit governance, and promoting a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Internal Audit Leadership and Strategic Planning
Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan in alignment with the organization’s risk profile and strategic priorities.
Provide leadership and direction to the audit team, including planning, execution, and quality review of audit engagements.
Proactively identify emerging risks and recommend enhancements to the internal control environment and risk management framework.
2. Audit Execution and Project Oversight
Oversee the execution of audits (operational, financial, compliance, special requests) and ensure adherence to IIA standards and internal methodology.
Supervise audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
Review and approve audit reports, working papers, and ensure clarity, accuracy, and value-added recommendations.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Issue Resolution
•Foster effective collaboration with Department Heads, Executive Management, and external auditors.
Ensure follow-through on agreed audit actions and support issue resolution through facilitation and advisory.
Act as the key contact for senior stakeholders, including Audit Committee and ADAA, during key audit discussions and presentations.
4. Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework Development
Maintain and update internal audit policies, procedures, templates, and tools in accordance with regulatory and business changes.
Lead the adoption of audit technologies, data analytics tools, and continuous auditing methodologies to improve audit effectiveness
5. Reporting and Committee Support (10%)
Prepare and present reports to the Audit Committee, Senior Leadership, and ADAA.
Analyze audit trends, recurring issues, and emerging risks to provide insights and recommendations.
6. Team Development and Internal Audit Advocacy (5%)
Coach and mentor the internal audit team to build technical and leadership competencies.
Promote awareness of internal controls, ethics, risk management, and the role of internal audit across the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Minimum Qualifications:
(Education/Certification/
Licensure/Professional Membership)
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is mandatory.
Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, CRMA are highly preferred.
Training or certification in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or Data Privacy is an advantage.
Minimum Experience:
8 to 10 years of experience in internal audit.
3 to 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
Job Specific Competencies:
1. Audit and Compliance Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, regulatory compliance, and best practices across industries. Ensures quality and conformance across all internal audit activities.
2. Advanced Risk-Based Thinking: Leads enterprise-level risk assessments. Proactively identifies, evaluates, and responds to strategic and emerging risks, embedding risk intelligence in audit planning and execution.
3. Data Analytics and Digital Tools Proficiency: Champions the use of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), audit management systems, and advanced data analytics tools to deliver efficient, technology-driven audit solutions.
4. Executive-Level Reporting and Communication: Prepares high-impact audit reports and dashboards tailored for the Audit Committee, Senior Leadership, and ADAA. Presents complex findings with clarity and authority.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Builds trust with senior internal and external stakeholders. Manages high-level engagements and communicates value-driven audit recommendations with confidence and tact.
6. Independent Judgment and Ethical Standards: Demonstrates sound professional judgment, objectivity, and integrity in all audit matters. Maintains independence and sets the tone for ethical audit practices.
7. Strategic Problem Solving and Initiative: Tackles complex audit and control issues using strategic thinking and innovation. Recommends improvements to methodologies, control frameworks, and risk management practices.
8. Team Leadership and Capability Building: Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing internal audit team. Reviews work quality, promotes a learning culture, and supports succession planning within the department.
9. Business and Operational Acumen: Applies strong knowledge of Sanad’s industry and operational processes to evaluate control effectiveness and identify strategic risks and opportunities.
10. Governance and Policy Development: Designs, updates, and implements internal audit methodologies, governance documents, and frameworks to maintain audit excellence and continuous improvement.