Internal Audit Manager-JIS155261

MM Management Consultant; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe UAE seeks a Manager Internal Audit to oversee the Internal Audit & Risk Consulting function for diverse clients. The role delivers efficient audit and risk advisory services with strong governance, risk management and control frameworks.

The position requires hands-on leadership, planning, client interaction, and mentoring of teams while maintaining compliance with professional standards and delivering high-quality reports.

Qualifications

• Hands-on governance, risk and controls experience.
• Experience in preparing risk registers and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of Internal Audit standards and practice guidelines.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of audits for multiple clients.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure service quality.
• Administer audit documents, templates and CRM updates.
• Lead fieldwork, reporting and engagement finalization.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to audit teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Reporting

Internal Audit standards

Analytical skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

CIA/CFE/CRMA preferred

Job description

MM Management is into Global Recruitment Services providing manpower across the Globe.

About Company

Company offers an exceptional competitive advantage – national capabilities enhanced by global resources and attentive personal service. Our people pride themselves on their ability to combine local knowledge with regional, national and international skill sets.

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Job Description – Manager Internal Audit

Position: Manager Internal Audit

Department: Internal Audit & Risk Consulting

Organization: Crowe

Position Overview

A leading role within the Internal Audit & Risk Consulting Services responsible for overseeing and managing the Internal Audit & Risk Consulting function. The role is focused on assisting the Senior Partner Internal Audit & Risk Consulting in delivering efficient and effective internal audit and risk consulting services to Crowe’s clients.

Management

1. Planning

• Compile the annual audit plan based on the individual plans agreed with various clients.
• Allocate resources and schedule service delivery.
• Update the annual audit plan with new engagements.

2. Interaction with Clients

• Maintain cordial and professional relations at all times with the Senior Partner, colleagues, and clients, and ensure that all team members also do the same.
• Maintain periodic contact with clients to win their trust and better understand their professional requirements.

3. Administration

• Ensure that all required audit documents, including APMs, checklists, audit programs, risk assessment templates, etc., are available for use by the team.
• Monitor that all relevant documents are used by team members and electronic working papers are properly maintained.
• Lead by example in maintaining professional decorum and discipline in attendance, as well as daily updating of CRM.
• Provide progress reports to the Senior Partner Internal Audit & Risk Consulting on various aspects of audit administration, team administration, and service delivery.
• Compile monthly projected billings and collections.

4. Service Delivery

Ensure the highest level of service delivery to clients. This includes:

• Scheduling and conducting audits as per client-agreed plans.
• Demonstrating professionalism during client meetings and audit fieldwork.
• Maintaining proper audit documentation and safeguarding all client information/documentation.
• Monitoring the progress of audit work to ensure audits are completed within the budgeted time.
• Issuing timely reports to clients.

5. Performance Evaluations

• Assess the performance of the internal audit team, ensuring that their targets and progress are aligned with Internal Audit objectives and approach.
• Provide ongoing guidance and mentoring to team members in the areas of professional development.

Audit Assignments

1. Planning

• - Plan resources, prepare/review audit planning documentation, organize meetings with clients, and brief/guide team members.

2. Audit Administration

• - Review preliminary analysis based on initially available data from the client and agree on the audit approach and sampling with Management.

3. Manage Fieldwork

• - Manage/conduct fieldwork in a disciplined, organized, and professional manner.

4. Reporting

• Follow normal audit protocols of discussing preliminary findings and preparing/reviewing the draft report.
• Finalize engagement reports after discussions with clients and after obtaining client responses.
• Schedule follow-up of agreed actions.

5. Audit Committee Briefings

• - Compile reports for presentation to the Audit Committee.

On-the-Job Coaching

• Team building.
• Developing analytical skills.
• Developing and clarifying internal audit understanding, approach, and objectives.
• Developing understanding of Internal Audit Standards, practice guidelines, and implementation.
• Improving writing and communication skills.

Preferred Work Experience

Hands-on expertise and experience in Governance, Risk and Controls, including:

• Preparation of Risk Registers.
• Developing Governance Frameworks.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience in conducting ICoFR reviews.
• Audits of regulatory bodies in the UAE, including DFSA, ADGM, Capital Market Authority, ADAA, etc.

Qualifications and Professional Development

• Professional accounting qualification, with additional preferred qualifications such as CIA/CFE/CRMA.
• Training and continual professional education.

Skills

The Manager should possess high levels of proficiency in the following areas:

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.
• Teamwork.
• Reporting.
• International Professional Practice Framework for Internal Audit.
• Analytical Skills.

Business Development (Proposals and Client Relationship)

The Manager Internal Audit should demonstrate high levels of proficiency in preparing proposals based on client RFPs and requirements.

The Manager should also demonstrate skill and proficiency in communicating with potential clients and building a lasting client network. This includes participating in marketing initiatives and functions such as conferences and newsletters, while arranging and attending meetings with potential clients for the purposes of branding and creating new business opportunities.