Internal Audit Director – Emirati

Job Overview

The Internal Auditor will play a crucial role in assessing and ensuring the effectiveness of our internal control systems, risk management processes, and compliance with corporate governance standards. This position will primarily focus on providing independent assessments and recommendations to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between the Company and the Committee to ensure the governance processes are in line with the governance framework and is operating as intended.
• Evaluate the Company’s financial statements (annual and interim) for completeness, consistency with known information and compliance with international accounting principles and standards.
• Review audit engagements with Executive Management and external auditors, addressing audit difficulties, scope restrictions, and any substantial audit-related amendments.
• Evaluate and understand the organization’s business strategy to determine key risks, including emerging and systemic risks.
• Independently assess the identification and management of these risks within the organization, in line with compliance frameworks and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and active membership in a relevant professional association is required.
• 12 – 15 years of proven experience in in internal auditing, risk assessment, and control evaluation.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance standards, audit methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ethical and confidential approach to work.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analysis tools is a plus.

Reporting Structure: The Internal Audit Director reports directly to the Audit and Risk Committee

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