Internal Audit Manager | Abu Dhabi, UAE | In-Office

Internal Audit Manager

Michael Page Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

A senior-level Internal Audit position, offering significant exposure across the business. This role is working for a well-renowned, leading Asset Management firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The firm is a leading Alternative Asset Manager with a global presence. They are a genuine leader within their sector and continue to expand their presence within their market.

Description

1. Strategic Audit Planning: Develop comprehensive annual audit plans aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
2. Audit Execution: Lead and execute internal audits across various business functions, including but not limited to investment management, compliance, operations, finance, and IT. Conduct thorough reviews to identify risks, assess controls, and evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
3. Risk Assessment: Identify emerging risks and assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies. Provide recommendations to management for enhancing risk management processes and internal controls.
4. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of internal auditors, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management, audit committee, and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with business leaders to drive the implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
6. Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to monitor the effectiveness of internal audit activities and ensure adherence to audit methodologies, standards, and protocols.
7. Audit Reporting: Prepare clear, concise, and insightful audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have an exceptional track record within the internal audit field, coupled with a strong knowledge of the financial services sector.

Job Offer

On offer is an extremely rare opportunity to be part of a top-tier internal audit function with a firm that is genuinely a market-leader within their field.