Senior Internal Audit Manager: Risk, Controls & Compliance

NicheHR Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NicheHR Global is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to support internal audit and risk management for a large FMCG organization in the UAE. You will plan and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas, evaluate internal controls, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance and performance.

You will collaborate with Finance, Risk, Legal and business teams, lead audits across multiple entities and geographies, prepare clear

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory; CIA (CIA/CISA/CFE/ACCA) qualification is advantageous.
• Strong experience in internal audit, risk-based auditing, internal controls, financial and operational audits.
• UAE / GCC experience preferred with exposure to large, complex organizations.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments and drive closure with strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs and testing plans based on identified business risks.
• Review financial and operational processes to assess internal controls.
• Evaluate controls across financial reporting, procurement, inventory, revenue, receivables, payables, treasury and other processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and risks and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare audit findings, recommendations and management reports.
• Discuss observations with process owners and monitor remediation.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and report overdue actions to senior management.
• Support audits across multiple business units, entities, functions and geographies.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Legal and Compliance to understand processes and risks.
• Provide insights on risks, control trends and governance improvements.

Skills

Audit management

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Report writing

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

CIA/CISA/CFE/ACCA advantage

Job description

NicheHR Global is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to support internal audit and risk management for a large FMCG organization in the UAE. You will plan and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, commercial and functional areas, evaluate internal controls, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance and performance.

You will collaborate with Finance, Risk, Legal and business teams, lead audits across multiple entities and geographies, prepare clear