Senior Manager - Operational & Financial Audit | Group Audit | Corporate Services

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional business in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager for Operational & Financial Audit. This role involves developing audit policies, evaluating internal control systems, and preparing reports. Candidates must have an MBA in Finance and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and communication abilities are essential. The position offers opportunities for training and organization-wide collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in operational and financial audits across sectors like trading, retail, manufacturing, or real estate.
• Strong analytical skills complemented by exceptional written and oral communication.
• Familiarity with computerized financial and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive audit policies and programs.
• Evaluate internal control systems across business segments.
• Prepare detailed professional reports for management review.
• Supervise and train audit staff to maintain professional standards.
• Conduct in-depth investigations of fraud and report findings.

Skills

Strong analytical and technical skills

Exceptional oral and written communication abilities

Proficiency in computerized financial and operational systems

Experience in developing and implementing audit policies and programs

Education

MBA in Finance or qualification as a Professional Accountant

Job description

Senior Manager - Operational & Financial Audit | Group Audit | Corporate Services

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions—automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare—employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Job Requisition ID: 168883

Overview Of The Role

The Audit Manager is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive financial and operational audit policies and programs for Al Futtaim Group. This includes safeguarding assets, ensuring resource efficiency, complying with laws and regulations, and achieving established organizational objectives. The role involves evaluating internal control adequacy across various sectors and preparing detailed audit reports. The Audit Manager plays a critical part in human resource development by training and supervising the audit staff, and in engaging in special audits and fraud investigations when necessary. Continuous enhancement of audit approaches to include computer‑aided techniques and maintaining updated knowledge of audit methodologies are central to this role.

What You Will Do

Audit Policies and Programs

• Initiate, develop, and implement audit policies, plans, objectives, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure completeness and quality conduct of operational and financial audits within department budget and long‑range goals.

Operational and Financial Audit

• Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems across all business segments.
• Review financial and operational information systems for reliability, integrity, and compliance with approved policies and regulations.
• Appraise the economy and efficiency of resource usage within the Group.
• Ascertain operational consistency with established objectives and goals.

Audit Reports and Records

• Maintain information and records for efficient audit execution and prepare detailed professional reports.
• Lead meetings with management to present audit findings and discuss critical issues with GD‑IA.
• Prepare Executive Summaries and Monthly Summary Reports for upper management review.

Computer‑Assisted Audit

• Leverage computerized audit techniques to expand audit coverage and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with IS Audit on technical matters concerning data analysis and system audits.

Human Resource Development

• Supervise, motivate, and train audit staff to uphold high professional standards.
• Participate in auditor recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.

Frauds and Special Assignments

• Conduct in‑depth investigations of fraud, misappropriations, and prepare findings reports with recommendations.
• Perform special assignments as requested by Group Director - IA or management.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure effective collaboration and complementary audit efforts.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
• Proficiency in computerized financial and operational systems
• Experience in developing and implementing audit policies and programs

What Qualifies You For The Role

• MBA in Finance or qualification as a Professional Accountant.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in operational and financial audits across various sectors such as trading, retail, manufacturing, or real estate.
• Strong analytical skills complemented by exceptional written and oral communication.
• Familiarity with computerized financial and operational systems.

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