Audit Manager

Client of NicheHR Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Audit Manager role in Dubai, UAE for a large FMCG client. You will plan and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas, and evaluate internal controls to strengthen governance.

Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Legal and business stakeholders to identify risks, prepare findings and action plans, and monitor closure. UAE/GCC experience preferred; CA qualification required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Chartered accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• CIA/CISA/CFE/ACCA qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments and testing plans.
• Review processes to assess internal controls and identify weaknesses.
• Prepare clear audit findings, recommendations and management reports.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and follow up.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk-based auditing

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

Audit Manager Dubai UAE FMCG Client hiring

We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to support the internal audit and risk management agenda of a large and diversified FMCG organization in the UAE. The role will be responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas, evaluating internal controls, identifying business risks and providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance and operational performance. The successful candidate will work closely with finance, business and functional stakeholders and will play an important role in strengthening the organization s control environment and risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas. Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs and testing plans based on identified business risks. Review financial and operational processes to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Evaluate controls across areas including financial reporting, procurement, inventory, revenue, receivables, payables, treasury and other key business processes. Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, compliance issues and potential areas of financial or operational risk. Prepare clear audit findings, recommendations and management reports. Discuss audit observations with process owners and agree practical corrective action plans. Monitor implementation of agreed audit recommendations and report overdue or high-risk actions to senior management. Conduct follow-up reviews to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented by management. Support audits across multiple business units, legal entities, functions and geographies as required. Work closely with Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance and business teams to understand processes and assess key risks. Review business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, efficiency and governance. Support investigations, special reviews and management-requested audits where required. Maintain appropriate audit documentation, working papers and supporting evidence. Ensure audit activities are conducted in line with internal audit methodology, policies and professional standards. Support the annual internal audit planning and risk assessment process. Prepare periodic audit reports and presentations for senior management and relevant governance committees. Provide insights on emerging risks, control trends and areas requiring management attention. Contribute to continuous improvement of the internal audit function including the use of data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques.

Qualifications

5-8 years of relevant internal audit experience. Chartered accountants (CA) is mandatory. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor); CISA, CFE, ACCA or equivalent audit qualifications will be an advantage. Strong experience in internal audit, risk-based auditing, internal controls, financial and operational audits; FMCG / consumer goods experience preferred. UAE / GCC experience preferred, with exposure to large, complex or multi-entity organizations. Proven ability to independently manage audit assignments, engage senior stakeholders and drive closure of audit findings, with strong analytical, communication and report-writing capabilities.