Audit Manager

Mackenzie Jones; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy specializing in various fields is looking for an experienced Audit Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves providing assurance in auditing, managing teams, and developing audit strategies. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and at least 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, with a command of English. This position offers a critical opportunity in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• MUST possess a Bachelor degree in Accounting/Business Administration or Engineering/IT.
• Professional certification from an accredited institution required.
• MUST HAVE at least 8 years of experience in Internal Audit plus 4 years in a managerial role.
• Relevant industry experience, especially construction project auditing, highly preferable.
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance that risk exposures are well managed.
• Assist in the development of audit strategies and plans.
• Manage a team of auditors.
• Oversee the delivery of audits by third parties.
• Maintain up-to-date status on all reported audit observations.

Skills

Internal Audit Management

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Construction Project Auditing

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Business Administration or Engineering/IT

Professional certification (ACA, CIA, ACCA, CPA)

Job description

The Company

One of our clients based in Abu Dhabi and active within the Oil & Gas sector is currently looking for an Audit Manager to assist the Internal Audit Director.

The Role

1. You will provide assurance that risk exposures are well managed, control framework and corporate governance processes are in place, effective, and efficient, and that improvements are sustained and supported.
2. You will assist the Internal Audit Director in the development of audit strategies and plans.
3. You will manage a team of auditors.
4. You will oversee the delivery of audits by third parties.
5. You will maintain up-to-date status on all reported audit observations.

Minimum Requirements

• MUST possess a Bachelor degree in Accounting/Business Administration or Engineering/IT.
• Professional certification from an accredited institution (ACA, CIA, ACCA, CPA).
• MUST HAVE at least 8 years of experience in Internal Audit + 4 years in a managerial role.
• Relevant industry experience is highly preferable, especially skills such as construction project auditing.
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written.

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of expertise in HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting, and Engineering recruitment. With a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we treat clients, companies, and candidates as individuals with unique needs.

We listen, learn, challenge, and advise, providing a service renowned for courtesy, consideration, and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries, and with regional expertise, we are the leading specialists in our fields.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment, and results.

Our areas of recruitment include: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting, and Engineering.