Project Manager - Internal Audit & Corporate Risk

Project Manager - Internal Audit & Corporate Risk

The role holder is responsible for managing the implementation of internal audit, risk management, and compliance frameworks at Dubai Chamber to ensure Chamber effectively identifies and mitigates any potential risk that may have an impact on business and/or operations, and that it conforms with all applicable corporate and regulatory policies, procedures and governance norms.

Job Purpose:

The role holder is responsible for managing the implementation of internal audit, risk management, and compliance frameworks at Dubai Chamber to ensure Chamber effectively identifies and mitigates any potential risk that may have an impact on business and/or operations, and that it conforms with all applicable corporate and regulatory policies, procedures and governance norms.

Key Accountabilities:

Risk Management

1. Manage the establishment of an integrated risk management framework across the Chamber to ensure processes are in place to identify, assess, and control risk at acceptable and desired levels.
2. Monitor implementation of the integrated risk management framework, providing guidance to sectors/departments on the application of respective practices to ensure effective use of risk management framework.
3. Oversee establishment of a risk-aware culture at Chamber through communication and training programs, risk-based performance measurement and incentives, and other change management programs to establish, maintain, and continuously improve risk management capabilities within the Chamber.

Internal Audit

1. Develop internal audit plans by referencing risk management framework to ensure audit resources are efficiently utilized.
2. Manage and lead the execution of audit engagements, to ensure consistency in all audit processes and documentation.
3. Oversee development of audit findings reports, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity of issues identified and corrective actions to be taken.
4. Review compliance policies and procedures on a regular basis to ensure they comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
5. Follow up with process owners on corrective action implementation to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

Business Continuity Management

1. Support Dubai Chamber in the implementation of business continuity management framework, providing guidance to sectors/departments on the application of respective practices to ensure effective use of business continuity management framework.
2. Manage and support Dubai Chamber during external business continuity audits, and maintain relevant/required certifications.

Minimum Qualification

1. Bachelor's Degree OR 3-year Diploma in Business Administration or a relevant field from a recognized university
2. Master's Degree in Business Administration or a relevant field from a recognized university is preferred

Minimum Experience and Skills

1. 3-5 years of progressive experience
2. Established knowledge of internal audit, risk management, and compliance processes
3. Established knowledge of regulatory requirements
4. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferable

Competencies:

• Agility
• Analytical Thinking
• Delivery Excellence
• Leading Self
• Team Collaboration