Internal Audit Manager

Kent; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager. This role involves leading internal audit activities within the Oil & Gas sector and requires a Chartered Accountant. The successful candidate will manage audit plans, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with internal controls. The role demands strong analytical abilities and exceptional communication skills to report findings to senior management. Consideration is given to candidates with relevant EPC experience. Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity are key company values.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-qualification experience in internal audit or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards (IIA).
• Experience in the EPC or Oil & Gas sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit activities across the organization.
• Prepare structured audit reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Partner with business teams to identify and address risks.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA)

Internal Audit Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle)

Data Analytics (Power BI, ACL, Tableau)

Job description

About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world‑class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future‑focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Job Description

About the job: Kent is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager with strong Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy sector to lead and execute internal audit activities across the organization. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with strong business acumen, internal audit expertise, and the ability to operate effectively across multiple locations. This role provides independent assurance on internal controls, governance, and risk management.

Audit Planning & Execution

• Own, develop, execute and manage the annual internal audit plan aligned with business objectives and key risk areas.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, process, project, systems and contract audits across various functions.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate audit coverage of higher‑risk areas.
• Review internal controls, identify gaps, assess root causes, and recommend practical, business‑focused solutions.
• Develop and integrate data analytics into audit procedures to drive targeted testing, highlight exceptions, and support risk‑based decision making.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare clear and well‑structured audit reports outlining findings, implications, and actionable recommendations.
• Present audit outcomes to senior management and support the development and closure of remediation plans.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and conduct follow‑up reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit Standards (IIA) and company policies, and drive continuous improvement of internal audit methodology, SOPs, and practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business teams to understand processes, identify risks, and provide trusted advisory support, maintaining independence and professional judgment.
• Deliver practical guidance during process changes, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives, ensuring effective controls and risk management.
• Build credibility and influence across all levels, fostering accountability, strong relationships, and operational excellence.

Risk Management

• Support development and enhancement of the internal control and risk management framework.
• Identify emerging risks within the EPC sector and recommend proactive mitigation strategies to strengthen business resilience.
• Promote a culture of governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years post‑qualification experience in internal audit, risk management, or related assurance roles.
• Internal audit experience is required, with EPC or Oil & Gas experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, auditing standards (IIA), and risk management methodologies.

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills, including report writing and audit reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ability to summarise complex findings clearly, present recommendations, and engage management with clarity and influence.
• Competence in stakeholder engagement by liaising with different business units, external auditors, and management to achieve alignment and buy‑in for audit findings and remediation.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking, critical judgment, problem‑solving and commercial awareness.
• High integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics, maintaining independence and confidentiality.
• Works independently, manage multiple audits concurrently, and delivers to tight deadlines with accuracy and discipline.
• Effective influencing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Leads and develops the audit team, providing mentorship, overseeing performance, and promoting high standards and continuous development.

Other:

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle).
• Data analytics skills (Power BI, ACL, Tableau, Alteryx, Python) is an advantage.
• Prior Big 4 experience is an advantage.
• GCC experience is preferable, with strong understanding of regional business practices and compliance.

HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role

• Location: Dubai – must be current resident
• Relocation required: No
• Travel required: Required c.30% but subject to change based on audit plan needs
• Contract type: Permanent
• Experience level: 5‑10 yrs Post qualification

Job Info

• Job Identification 4313
• Posting Date 12/16/2025, 09:41 AM
• Apply Before 12/23/2025, 09:41 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2501, 25th Floor, Swiss Tower, Dubai, AE