Internal Audit Manager

Overview

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About the job

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Audit Planning & Execution

• Own, develop, execute and manage the annual internal audit plan aligned with business objectives and key risk areas.
• Lead operational, financial, compliance, process, project, systems and contract audits across various functions.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate audit coverage of higher-risk areas.
• Review internal controls, identify gaps, assess root causes, and recommend practical, business-focused solutions.
• Develop and integrate data analytics into audit procedures to drive targeted testing, highlight exceptions, and support risk-based decision making.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare clear and well-structured audit reports outlining findings, implications, and actionable recommendations.
• Present audit outcomes to senior management and support the development and closure of remediation plans.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and conduct follow-up reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit Standards (IIA) and company policies, and drive continuous improvement of internal audit methodology, SOPs, and practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business teams to understand processes, identify risks, and provide trusted advisory support, maintaining independence and professional judgment.
• Deliver practical guidance during process changes, system enhancements, and strategic initiatives, ensuring effective controls and risk management.
• Build credibility and influence across all levels, fostering accountability, strong relationships, and operational excellence.

Risk Management

• Support development and enhancement of the internal control and risk management framework.
• Identify emerging risks within the EPC sector and recommend proactive mitigation strategies to strengthen business resilience.
• Promote a culture of governance, compliance and continuous improvement.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.
• These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization.
• The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently.
• All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
• Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification

• Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred
• 5–10 years post‑qualification experience in internal audit, risk management, or related assurance roles.
• Internal audit experience is required, with EPC or Oil & Gas experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, auditing standards (IIA), and risk management methodologies.

Communication

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills, including report writing and audit reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ability to summarise complex findings clearly, present recommendations, and engage management with clarity and influence.
• Competence in stakeholder engagement by liaising with different business units, external auditors, and management to achieve alignment and buy‑in for audit findings and remediation.

Behavior/ Core Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, critical judgment, problem‑solving and commercial awareness.
• High integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics, maintaining independence and confidentiality.
• Works independently, manage multiple audits concurrently, and delivers to tight deadlines with accuracy and disc
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• Effective influencing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Leads and develops the audit team, providing mentorship, overseeing performance, and promoting high standards and continuous development.

Other

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle).
• Data analytics skills (Power BI, ACL, Tableau, Alteryx, Python) is an advantage.
• Prior Big 4 experience is an advantage.
• GCC experience is preferable, with strong understanding of regional business practices and compliance.

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UAE

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