Manager – Internal Audit - Sharjah Emirate

Job summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded Manager/ Senior Manager – Internal Audit to join our dynamic Governance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual enterprise-wide risk assessment process by engaging with key stakeholders across all business units and geographies to identify emerging risks, and control gaps to develop a dynamic, risk-based Internal Audit Plan that aligns with organizational strategy and stakeholder priorities.
• Plan and lead risk-based internal audits across all entities and business units.
• Produce high-quality, insightful, and actionable audit reports tailored to the audience.
• Oversee and enhance use of Audit Management Software and contribute to the implementation of Continuous Control Monitoring frameworks.
• Participate in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives across the group.
• Ensure effective follow-up on audit recommendations and track remediation progress.
• Engage in special projects, business reviews, and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Chief Governance Officer.
• Develop, update, and execute audit methodologies and frameworks aligned with international standards (IPPF, COSO, ISO).

Qualifications and Experience

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a must. Additional credentials such as CISA, CFE, CPA, CRMA are advantageous.
• 12+ years of internal audit experience, preferably from a Big 4 or reputable consulting background and diversified industries.
• Proven experience in multi-country internal audit functions, especially in UAE, Egypt, and KSA.
• Experience in forensic investigations, data-driven audits, and control analytics.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Familiarity with Audit Management Systems and exposure to Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) tools and techniques is desirable.
• Bilingual (Arabic and English) preferred.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across the region as needed.

Skills

• Strong command over internal auditing standards, risk-based auditing, and corporate governance principles.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, control gap assessments, and propose pragmatic recommendations.
• Advanced report writing and presentation skills, tailored for senior leadership and Audit Committee.
• Strong knowledge of data analytics, visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and process mining is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills – capable of building trust and credibility across levels.
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to understand commercial implications of audit findings.
• Strong project management skills – ability to multitask and manage engagements end-to-end.

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