Assistant Manager - Internal Audit Assurance

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Masdar, Abu Dhabi's global clean energy leader, is seeking a senior internal audit professional to lead audits across Strategy, Business Development and M&A and to advance risk management within the Investment Life Cycle.

The role involves managing audit teams, reviewing controls, and maintaining strong client relations, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment and oversight of fieldwork by service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
• 8+ years of senior auditing or advisory experience.
• Experience in M&A, business development, or financial modelling.
• Familiarity with internal auditing standards and IIA Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical audits across key functions and the Investment Life Cycle (ILM).
• Manage assigned audit teams to ensure work meets quality requirements and timelines.
• Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to audit team members.
• Review and approve Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and develop working papers to support findings.
• Manage client relationships and ensure high audit satisfaction levels.
• Participate in annual risk assessment exercises and update risk registers.
• Supervise and monitor fieldwork performed by internal audit service providers.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical audits covering key business functions and the Investment Life Cycle (ILM), including Strategy, Business Development, and M&A
• Manage assigned audit teams to ensure work meets quality requirements and timelines
• Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to audit team members
• Review and approve Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and develop working papers to support findings
• Manage client relationships and ensure high audit satisfaction levels
• Participate in annual risk assessment exercises and update risk registers
• Supervise and monitor fieldwork performed by internal audit service providers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Engineering
• At least 8 years of experience in senior auditing or advisory roles, specifically in Business Development, M&A transactions, or Financial Modelling
• Experience in internal audit of corporate and business unit processesStrong knowledge of internal auditing and accounting principles
• Familiarity with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the IIA Code of Ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA, CPA, or ACA certification
• CIA or CFE certification is an asset

About the Company

Established in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a global clean energy leader, transforming how the world produces and consumes energy through bold innovation and commercial excellence.