Audit and Assurance Manager

United Al Saqer Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

United Al Saqer Group is seeking an Audit and Assurance Manager to lead risk-based internal audit planning and execution across the organization in Abu Dhabi. You will supervise engagements, review workpapers, evaluate internal controls, and provide strategic insights to improve operational efficiency and integrity while ensuring compliance with GIAD/IIA standards.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and proven experience in internal auditing and investigations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; professional certifications preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant internal auditing experience.
• Leadership experience with 2–3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk-based strategic/annual audit plans aligned with the organization’s objectives and standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand key risks and audit needs for assessment and planning.
• Lead end-to-end assurance engagements including investigations as per standards.
• Review workpapers and ensure sufficient, appropriate evidence is obtained and documented.
• Provide advisory support and communicate findings with management to obtain responses and action plans.

Skills

Governance & Compliance

Risk Assessment

Internal Auditing & Investigations

GIAS Standards

Audit Management & Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Teammate

Pentana MK

Archer

Oracle

SAP

Job description

AuditandAssuranceManagerisresponsibleformanagingandexecutingtheinternalauditplan,ensuringcompliancewithcompanypoliciesandregulatoryrequirements,andprovidingstrategicinsightstoenhanceoperationalefficiencyandintegrity.

RiskBasedStrategic/AnnualAuditPlanning

• Developrisk-basedstrategic/annualauditplansforassuranceandadvisory/consultingengagementsdulyalignedwiththeorganization’sstrategicobjectives,ARCpriorities,andIAManual/Standards.
• Coordinatewithstakeholderstounderstandkeyrisks,challengesandneedsforconsiderationintheriskassessment/auditplanningprocess.
• Continuouslymonitorbusinessinitiatives,emergingrisks,regulatorydevelopments,etc.fornecessaryupdatesintheriskassessmentandauditplan.

EngagementPlanning

• Leadend-to-endassuranceandadvisory/consultingengagements(includinginvestigations)relatingtovariousentities/departments/processinlinewithIAManualandapplicablestandards(IIAStandards,etc.).
• Prepare/presenttheAuditPlanningMemorandum(i.e.objectives,scope,risks,timelines,etc.)forreviewandapprovalofthelinemanager/IAleadership.
• ReviewtheRiskandControlMatrix(RCM)foridentification/evaluationofdesign,implementationandoperatingeffectivenessofinternalcontrols.

EngagementPerformanceandSupervision

• Manage/superviseandcoachtheengagementteamandensureengagementsaretimelycompletedwhilemaintaininghighqualityandprofessionalstandards.
• Detailedqualityreviewtheworkpaperspreparedbytheengagementteamandensurethatsufficient&appropriateauditevidenceisobtained,reviewed,anddocumentedorganizedmannerstosupporttheauditconclusion/opinion.
• Reviewandevaluatedesign,implementationandoperatingeffectivenessoftheinternalcontrols.
• Performrootcauseanalysestodetermineunderlyingfactorscontributingtocontroldeficiencies.
• Ensurethatreviewcommentsofthelinemanager/IAleadershipareappropriatelyaddressed.

EngagementReporting

• Review/updatetheauditreportstoensurethatauditreportsareclear,concise,andcontainimportant/relevantdetailsasperIAManual/Standards.
• Recommendpracticalandeffectivesolutionstomitigaterisksandimprovecontrols.
• Discussthefindingsandrecommendationswiththerelevantprocessowners/ManagementtoobtainManagementresponse/actionplanandresolvedisagreements(ExitMeetingandClose-OutMeeting).
• Review/updatethefinalreportinlinewithIADepartment/IIAStandardsandsubmitforlinemanager’sreview.
• Ensurethatreviewcommentsofthelinemanager/IAleadershipareappropriatelyaddressed.

IssueTracking/Follow-Up&Monitoring

• Monitortheimplementationofagreed-uponcorrectiveactionsandreportonprogress.
• Provideadvisorysupporttoprocessownersduringremediationefforts.
• VerifytheimplementationofIArecommendationandmanagementcorrectiveactionplan,asperIADepartmentplan/guidelines
• Escalaterecurringorhigh-impactissuestoseniormanagementfortimelyresolution.

TeamManagementandLeadership

• Coachandmentorauditteammemberstobuildskillsandimproveauditeffectiveness.
• Promotetheadoptionofbestpractices,automationtools,anddataanalyticsinauditactivities.
• Encourageacultureofcontinuouslearning,innovation,andprofessionalcertification.
• PersuadetheteamtodeliverthequalityresultsandachieveKPIs.
• Conductperformancereviewsaftertheengagementscompletiontoidentifylessonslearnedandenhancefutureauditefficiency.

Others

• Drivecontinuousimprovement,innovation,anduseofdataanalyticswithinauditmethodologiesandpractices.
• EnsurecompliancewithGIADstandards,QAIPrequirements.
• Ensureassignedobjectives/KPIsareachievedinanefficientandeffectivemanner.
• Effectivecommunicationwiththeauditees,stakeholders,etc.
• SupporttheIALeadershipinthepreparingtheperiodicupdatestotheAuditCommittee,Board,etc.
• Performothertasksasmaybeassignedbythelinemanager/IAleadership.

QUALIFICATIONS&CERTIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE(MANDATORY&PREFFERED)

• Bachelor’sdegreeinAccounting,Finance,BusinessAdministration,orarelatedfield.
• ProfessionalcertificationsuchasCPA,CA,ACCA,orCIA,CFE,CISAisstronglypreferred
• Minimum8-10yearsofrelevantexperienceininternalauditing,withminimumof2to3yearsofexperienceinaleadershiprolewithintherelevantfieldisrequired.
• Externalauditexperiencewouldbeaplus.

SKILLS&COMPETENCIES(Technical,BehavioralandSoft)

• Governance,RiskManagementandComplianceprocesses/controls.
• RiskAssessment,InternalAuditandInvestigations.
• GlobalInternalAuditingStandards(GIAS),IFRS/IASs,riskassessment,andregulatoryframeworks,etc.
• AuditManagementSystem&DataAnalysisTools(i.e.Teammate,PentanaMK,Archer,etc.)
• ERPsystemsandDataAnalysistool(Oracle,SAP,orequivalent).
• MicrosoftOfficeSuite.
• Communication&InterpersonalSkills.
• Organization,Multitasking&TimeManagement.

BehaviouralCompetencies

• CustomerFocus-Understandscustomerchallengesandtakesinitiativetoresolvethemeffectively.
• AccountabilityandOwnership-Managesprojectswithminimalsupervisionandensuresqualityresults.
• AgilityandAdaptability-Manageschangesmoothlyandsupportsothersduringtransitions.
• Collaboration&Influence-Buildsnetworksacrossfunctionsandresolvesconflictsconstructively.
• ResultOrientation-Setscleargoalsandworksproactivelytoachievehighperformance.
• Conduct:DisplayhigheststandardofcompliancewithIIACodeofEthics(i.e.Confidentiality,Objectivity,Integrity,etc.)andcompany’scodeofconduct.

Location:AbuDhabi