Senior Internal Audit Manager — Risk & Controls Leader

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits and provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, compliance and internal controls. The role focuses on developing the annual audit plan, assessing controls, and coordinating with senior management and external parties to improve processes and ensure regulatory adherence in Abu Dhabi.

You will guide teams across Finance, Procurement, HR and Operations, track recommendations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field.
• CPA, CIA, ACCA, CA certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of audit experience including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, governance, risk and compliance.
• Experience developing and managing risk-based audit plans.
• Strong analytical, reporting, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in audit tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office.
• Manufacturing, technology, engineering, or industrial-sector experience preferred.
• High standards of integrity, independence and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Conduct financial, operational, process and compliance audits.
• Assess internal controls and identify risks, weaknesses and non-compliance.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Track audit recommendations through closure.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Support fraud-risk reviews and special audit assignments.
• Guide employees on internal controls, risk, and compliance matters.
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, HR and Operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reporting

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

CPA / CIA / ACCA / CA certification

Tools

Audit tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits and provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, compliance and internal controls. The role focuses on developing the annual audit plan, assessing controls, and coordinating with senior management and external parties to improve processes and ensure regulatory adherence in Abu Dhabi.

You will guide teams across Finance, Procurement, HR and Operations, track recommendations to