Internal Audit Manager

Overview

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across business functions, including Development, Projects, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Sales, CRM, and Corporate Functions.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
• Conduct audits covering real estate development processes, project delivery, procurement, contract management, consultant appointments, variation approvals, and payment controls.
• Review project expenditures, procurement transactions, tendering processes, consultant contracts, and vendor management activities to ensure compliance with company policies and delegated authorities.
• Identify operational, financial, compliance, and project-related risks and recommend practical solutions to strengthen controls.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of project governance frameworks, approval workflows, and reporting mechanisms.
• Prepare audit findings, risk assessments, and management reports with clear recommendations and action plans.
• Monitor and follow up on audit observations to ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Support investigations, special reviews, and ad-hoc management requests as required.
• Assist in the continuous enhancement of internal audit methodologies, policies, procedures, and audit programs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, and industry best practices.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of Internal Audit experience, with at least 5 years within a real estate development company.
• Mandatory experience auditing real estate development, construction, project delivery, procurement, and commercial operations.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle controls, contract administration, procurement governance, budgeting, cost management, and delegated authority frameworks.
• Experience conducting operational, financial, compliance, and project audits.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal control frameworks, and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex business processes and identify opportunities for control enhancements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, audit tools, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior management and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, or PMP.
• Experience with project performance measurement techniques such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Exposure to BIM (Building Information Modelling) within project environments.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, or SQL/Python-based analysis.
• Experience working within the UAE or GCC real estate development sector.
• If you believe you have the expertise to strengthen governance and risk management across world-class developments, please click apply and join Amali Properties in shaping the next generation of ultra-luxury real estate.