Internal Audit Manager

Agile Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead their internal audit function. The successful candidate will manage audit engagements across various departments, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant professional certifications and have 7–10 years of experience in internal auditing. Strong leadership, assertiveness, and exceptional stakeholder management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in internal auditing or risk management.
• Proven experience in auditing diverse departments within the Service Industry.
• Prior management experience with a high-performing audit team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Lead comprehensive audit engagements across all internal departments.
• Evaluate and recommend strategies for financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics tools

Internal auditing

Presentation skills

Assertiveness

Education

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

CPA, CIA, or CISA certification

Job description

Job Code: 326/001/247
Industry: Service

Job Brief:
The Internal Audit Manager will lead the organization's internal audit function within the Service Industry, ensuring robust internal controls, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk mitigation. This role is responsible for the end-to-end audit lifecycle—from planning and execution to reporting key findings to the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate must possess a commanding presence and the professional courage to stand their ground when challenging established processes or senior stakeholders across all business functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual audit plan specifically tailored to service-sector complexities.
• Lead comprehensive audit engagements for all internal departments, including Marketing, Sales, HR & Admin, IT, Legal, Operations, and Finance.
• Evaluate financial, operational, and compliance risks to identify gaps and recommend firm mitigation strategies.
• Ensure strict compliance with local laws, international regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings with high confidence and clarity to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Assertively monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure full resolution of identified risks.
• Supervise, mentor, and build a high-performing internal audit team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency while maintaining independent professional skepticism.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors to ensure seamless reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is mandatory.
• 7–10 years of experience in internal auditing or risk management.
• Proven track record in the Service Industry with experience auditing diverse departments (e.g., Marketing, Sales, IT, and HR).
• Prior experience managing audit teams and leading complex engagements.
• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO or COBIT.
• Must be highly confident and assertive; able to maintain independence and stand their ground under pressure from senior leadership.
• Exceptional presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and modern audit methodologies.