Internal Audit

MBC Corporate Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

MBG Corporate Services seeks a Senior Manager/Manager in Internal Audit to lead comprehensive audits across diverse business functions, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective controls. You will develop risk-based audit plans, oversee execution, and report results to management and the audit committee.

Ideal candidates bring CA/CPA/ACCA/MBA or equivalent, with managerial auditing experience and proficiency in audit software and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/ CPA/ ACCA/ MBA/ B.com
• Experience in internal auditing with managerial or supervisory experience
• Must have experience in ICOFR/SOP/Corporate Governance
• Thorough understanding of internal auditing standards, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance
• Leadership abilities and experience in managing and developing audit teams

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive internal audit plans aligning with objectives, risks, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and evaluate risks within processes, systems, and controls; recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards; update procedures as needed.
• Maintain communication with management and audit committee on results, progress and improvements.
• Lead and execute internal audits across functions (process, compliance, operational, thematic).
• Perform risk assessments to identify control gaps and support annual risk-based audit planning.
• Support ICOFR activities, including risk control matrices and testing of key controls.
• Assist in Enterprise Risk Management by monitoring risks and facilitating risk workshops.
• Conduct risk advisory engagements with insights on governance enhancements and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Stakeholder communication

Team development

Education

CA/ CPA/ ACCA/ MBA/ B.com

Tools

Audit software

Data analysis tools

Job description

MBG Corporate Services

MBG Corporate Services is an international organization supporting clients across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, providing sustainable solutions and strategies that drive business transformation.

Established in 2002 and headquartered in Singapore, we are a 600-strong member team that operates out of Europe, the Middle East and Asia, in our network of 18 global offices spread across 8 countries. Our experience of nearly two decades has enabled us to serve over 3,000 clients globally. We are proud to be working with 100 of the Fortune 500 companies across the Middle East, Europe, Japan, China, Singapore and India, as well as several other reputed local family business groups.

With an innovative approach to every project and an unwavering commitment to quality and consistency, we have played an instrumental role in transforming businesses worldwide.

Job Description Internal Audit

Department: Internal Audit Job TitleSenior Manager /ManagerThreshold Competencies

• Develop comprehensive internal audit plans, considering organizational objectives, risks, and regulatory requirements. Determine audit scope, objectives, and methodologies.
• Identify and evaluate risks within business processes, systems, and controls. Assess the effectiveness of existing controls and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Stay updated with changes in regulatory requirements and implement necessary adjustments in audit procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, including management and audit committee members, discussing audit results, progress, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit standards and methodologies. Review audit documentation, reports, and work papers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
• Lead and execute internal audits across business functions, including process audits, compliance audits, operational audits, and thematic reviews, ensuring adherence to the internal audit plan and professional standards.
• Perform detailed risk assessments to identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks, and support the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Support and oversee ICoFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) activities, including preparation of risk control matrices, control design evaluation, walkthroughs, testing of key controls, remediation follow-up, and documentation as per regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Assist in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) by monitoring key risks, assessing mitigation plans, updating risk registers, and facilitating risk workshops with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct risk advisory engagements, providing insights on process improvements, internal controls, governance enhancements, and optimization opportunities.

Job Qualifications

• Qualified CA/ CPA/ ACCA/ MBA/ B.com
• Experience in internal auditing or related fields, with managerial or supervisory experience.
• Must have experience in ICOFR/SOP/Corporate Governance.
• Thorough understanding of internal auditing standards, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership abilities and experience in managing and developing audit teams.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analysis tools.

Domain/IndustryManagement Consultation Qualification CA/ACCA/CPA