Operational and Financial Audit Manager

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai, UAE seeks an Operational and Financial Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audit activities spanning financial, operational, managerial, and technology-enabled processes. The role requires directing planning, execution, and team leadership while upholding IIA standards and driving improvements through analytics and AI.

The position focuses on strengthening controls, governance, and conformance with policies; on-site work in Dubai is required for this critical function

Qualifications

• Professional CA or equivalent with 10+ years of operational and financial audit experience.
• At least 2–3 years in a managerial role.
• Automotive sector exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IIA/ IPPF standards and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor risk-based internal audit activities.
• Supervise audit engagements to ensure scope, quality, and timely delivery.
• Evaluate controls, governance, and process improvements; identify root causes.
• Prepare concise audit reports and present findings to management.
• Lead data analytics and implement AI tools to broaden audit coverage.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure adherence to professional standards.

Skills

Operational auditing

Financial auditing

Risk-based auditing

Audit team leadership

Data analytics

AI in auditing

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Power BI

VSS

Job description

Operational and Financial Audit Manager Job Snapshot

• Role: Operational and Financial Audit Manager
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Accounting
• Function: Accounting/Auditing
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in operational and financial audit, including at least 2-3 years in a managerial role
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Al-Futtaim is hiring an Operational and Financial Audit Manager in Dubai, UAE within the Accounting industry to lead risk-based internal audit activities across financial, operational, managerial, and technology-enabled processes. The role oversees audit planning and execution, manages audit teams and resources, evaluates controls and governance, communicates findings to management, and supports conformance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards. The position also advances audit effectiveness through data analytics, AI tools, continuous monitoring, and improvements to audit methodology.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Accounting
• Function: Accounting/Auditing
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Context

The Operational and Financial Audit Manager provides leadership across internal audit engagements while helping the organization manage risk, strengthen controls, and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures. The role requires both technical audit expertise and people leadership. Responsibilities span risk-based planning, engagement supervision, audit reporting, recommendation follow-up, quality assurance, resource management, data analytics, and continuous improvement of the internal audit function.

Audit Planning and Execution

• Plan, direct, and monitor operational and financial audit activities.
• Apply established audit methodology and procedures to individual engagements.
• Define and monitor audit project plans against agreed timelines.
• Supervise engagements to ensure appropriate scope, quality, and achievement of objectives.
• Apply a risk-based approach when planning and conducting audits.
• Support development and dynamic revision of annual and quarterly audit plans as organizational risks and priorities change.
• Ensure internal audits are delivered according to the approved plan for assigned geographies or sub-clusters.
• Follow up with management on agreed corrective actions.

Audit Findings and Reporting

• Evaluate audit evidence to identify control weaknesses, root causes, business impacts, and opportunities for improvement.
• The Audit Manager will prepare concise and informative reports that meet professional standards, present significant findings to stakeholders, and recommend practical actions addressing identified risks and control deficiencies.

Controls, Governance and Assurance

• Support recommendations that improve financial, operational, and managerial controls.
• Evaluate relevant IT systems and technology-enabled processes.
• Provide reasonable assurance regarding adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance and control practices.
• Provide consulting and advisory support designed to improve business processes and compliance.
• Maintain appropriate evidence supporting audit conclusions and recommendations.

IIA Standards and Audit Quality

• Support implementation and ongoing conformance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and applicable IPPF requirements.
• The role contributes to the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, including internal assessments, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsibilities also include supporting applicable IIA Topical Requirements and maintaining suitable evidence of conformance with professional standards.

Team Leadership and Resource Management

• Manage audit resources according to engagement requirements.
• Allocate responsibilities clearly and constructively.
• Monitor team performance and quality of audit delivery.
• Provide timely feedback to audit staff.
• Support individual professional development objectives.
• Encourage high standards and continuous learning within the team.
• Identify resource constraints and requirements with the line manager.
• Maintain the competencies required for effective and timely audit delivery.

Data Analytics and AI

• Use data analytics and AI capabilities to broaden audit coverage, strengthen testing, and support evidence-based conclusions.
• The Audit Manager will design analytics tests for audit engagements, identify useful new data sources, and support continuous monitoring initiatives.
• Relevant tools include Advanced Excel, Power BI, and other analytics or AI-enabled technologies appropriate to audit activities.

Audit Technology and Continuous Improvement

• Promote increased use of technology throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Improve audit methodology where opportunities are identified.
• Develop analytics approaches that enhance audit effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for continuous monitoring.
• Support more efficient analysis of financial and operational information.
• Encourage practical adoption of AI and data-driven audit techniques.

Automotive Audit Exposure

The position requires internal audit exposure within the automotive sector. This experience should support effective evaluation of operational and financial processes relevant to automotive activities and the systems used to manage them. Familiarity with computerized financial and operational systems is required, with SAP S4 Hana and VSS experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Operational and financial auditing.
• Risk-based internal auditing.
• Internal control assessment.
• Risk management.
• Audit planning and engagement management.
• Audit reporting and recommendation development.
• Governance and compliance assessment.
• IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• IPPF requirements.
• Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
• Data analytics and continuous monitoring.
• AI-enabled audit techniques.
• Advanced Excel.
• Power BI.
• SAP S4 Hana knowledge.
• Audit team leadership.
• Resource and performance management.
• Strong analytical capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professionally qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in operational and financial audits.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Internal audit exposure within the automotive sector.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies and risk management.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Experience using computerized financial and operational systems.
• SAP S4 Hana and VSS experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Al-Futtaim

Al-Futtaim is a privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai with operations across more than 20 countries. The Group employs more than 40000 people and operates across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health while representing more than 200 international brands.