Internal Audit Manager - Real Estate & Construction

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional conglomerate in Dubai is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across its operations. The role focuses on real estate and construction auditing, ensuring compliance and improving internal controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Project Management, along with 7-9 years of relevant experience. The position offers a unique opportunity to drive process improvements and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance governance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in internal auditing with focus on real estate or construction.
• Proven experience in identifying and assessing risks and controls.
• Experience in managing audit teams and leading complex audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Plan, manage, and execute internal audit engagements focusing on real estate and construction.
• Develop audit programs that align with industry best practices.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Project Management

Job description

JOB TITLE

Internal Audit Manager- Real Estate & Construction | Holding | Group Audit & Advisory Services

ROLE SUMMARY

The Internal Audit Manager leads risk-based audits across MAF Group, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and best practices. They assess internal controls, risk management, and governance, providing recommendations to improve efficiency, safeguard assets, and support strategic goals. The role involves using audit methodologies and data analysis while collaborating with stakeholders to foster accountability, improvement, and compliance.

ROLE PROFILE

• Plan, manage, and execute internal audit engagements focusing on real estate and construction activities, including project management, procurement, budgeting, and contract management.
• Develop the annual internal audit plan based on a comprehensive assessment of risks, corporate strategic priorities, Executive Management’s feedback, and other data derived from the previous audit results
• Develop a rolling internal audit plan for risk focus area based on a comprehensive assessment of risks, relying where possible on management’s assessment
• Develop audit programs and procedures that align with industry best practices and assess the effectiveness of internal controls within the operational functions
• Act as the primary point of contact for all audit related matters, facilitating clear and open lines of communication between audit teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and execute process improvements based on audit results, industry best practices, and regulatory changes
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and departmental policies and procedures.
• Encourage and lead innovation and improvements to the internal audit department initiatives, advisory projects, and processes

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Project Management
• 7-9 years of experience in internal auditing, with a focus on real estate, construction, or project management
• Proven experience in identifying and assessing risks and controls
• Experience in managing audit teams and leading complex audit engagements
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, suppliers, and internal business units
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards.