Manager, Internal Audit

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead and execute audits across Group operations and financial processes, delivering insights that strengthen controls, risk management, and efficiency.

The role manages one or more audit engagements within a risk-based portfolio, aligning with ARC priorities and promoting best practices. Collaboration with risk, compliance and QA is essential for enhancing assurance across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA or CIA.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based audit methodology and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan aligned with ARC priorities and emerging risks.
• Lead end-to-end risk-based audit engagements across critical operations including supply chain, procurement, finance, HR.
• Design audit programs, risk and control matrices, and testing procedures.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify gaps in governance, risk management and compliance.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and evidence to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of conclusions prior to reporting.
• Draft clear, insight-driven audit reports and present findings, root causes, and recommendations to business and senior stakeholders.
• Partner with process owners to agree realistic, risk-prioritized management action plans and track timely remediation.
• Coordinate with second-line functions (Risk, Compliance, QA) and external assurance providers to strengthen combined assurance and avoid duplication.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline

Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA or CIA.

Job description

JOB TITLE

Manager - Internal Audit | Retail | Internal Audit

ROLE SUMMARY

The Internal Audit Manager will lead and execute audits across MAF Group operations and financial processes, generating insights that strengthen operational efficiency, risk management and internal controls. The role carries accountability for managing one or more audit engagements or a risk-focused portfolio within the Group and for promoting best practices across the business.

ROLE PROFILE

• Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, aligned with corporate strategy, Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) priorities, and emerging risks.
• Lead the planning and execution of end-to-end risk-based audit engagements across critical business operations including supply chain, procurement, finance, HR etc.
• Design audit programs, risk & control matrices, and testing procedures in line with IIA International Standards and internal audit best practice.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify gaps in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
• Prepare/review audit workpapers and evidence to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of conclusions prior to reporting.
• Draft clear, insight-driven audit reports and present findings, root causes, and recommendations to business and senior stakeholders.
• Partner with process owners to agree realistic, risk-prioritized management action plans and track timely remediation.
• Coordinate with second-line functions (Risk, Compliance, QA) and external assurance providers to strengthen combined assurance and avoid duplication.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10-12 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or a related assurance discipline, including experience in leading audit teams and complex engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA or CIA.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based audit methodology, internal controls frameworks and regulatory or compliance requirements

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.