Audit Manager - Banking UAEN

Overview

Key accountabilities

• Assist in the development of Operations, Compliance and Performance Audit strategy for the Industry Department, and continuously monitor its effectiveness to be aligned with the long term objectives.
• Conduct advanced evidence-based audit analysis using complex, but relevant methodologies and approaches to derive insights, improvement measures, and recommendations to support Senior Management’s decision making.
• Responsible for Audit plan preparation based on the approved methodologies.
• Responsible for Audit exection (segment understanding, risk identification, sampling, audit program preparation) and as per the audit methodologies.
• Writing and submitting audit reports.
• Assist in the development and revision of the overall Operations, Compliance & Performance audit methodologies, procedures, stated policies, processes, and any applicable laws or legislations. Ensure alignment with international best practices and to the long term objectives of FAA.
• Review relevant audit reports and record their accuracy and reliability to ensure continuous improvement both at Department’s level and across FAA.
• Lead multiple projects or audits simultaneously and provide understanding of complex business processes, as well as identifying the full range of risks related to processes and compliance. Support in managing any relevant stakeholder to optimize engagement outcomes. Assist in the establishment and maintenance of strong collaborations and partnerships.
• Plan and oversee the auditing process. Assess Auditees' adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency with respect to the established controls and procedures, and provide Senior Management with reports that include findings and recommendations for compliance and mitigation of risk.
• Prepare comprehensive audit programs for the audit assignments.
• Participate in meetings with senior members to discuss and clarify requests for projects, highlight issues, present findings, and make recommendations to address issues and priorities.
• Resolve audit issues and escalate complex issues to appropriate teams for analysis.
• Assist in setting and monitoring the development of industry related research, thought leadership, and generation of market insights.
• Propose ways to ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
• Keep abreast of local and international laws and regulations.
• Review team members’ work for timeliness, accuracy, and compliance. Assist in the development of the audit team where necessary, through the provision of coaching, formal training, and the development of skills.
• Manage a team of professionals; develop and motivate staff by sharing their expertise and demonstrating leadership. Support Audit Consultants, as needed.
• Continuously develop expertise in sectorial or technical area of responsibility in order to be able to undertake more complex audits.
• Ensure to transfer the technical and practical knowledge to other employees of the Authority.
• Participate in the execution of operational, compliance, and performance audits as per the TOR.
• Act as a custodian for all the working papers and final reports issued by the department.