Manager – Internal Audit
Job Description
Manager – Internal Audit | Emirati Talent
Role Summary
The Manager – Internal Audit leads and delivers risk‑based internal audits across Group operations, ensuring strong governance, internal controls, and compliance. The role owns audit portfolios, develops and updates audit plans, manages audit teams and external providers, and partners with senior stakeholders to provide assurance and advisory insights that enhance operational efficiency and risk management.
ROLE PROFILE
- Lead and manage risk-based internal audits across Group operations, ensuring compliance with policies, standards, and regulations
- Develop, maintain, and update annual and rolling audit plans based on risk assessments, ARC priorities, and emerging risks
- Own and oversee end-to-end audit delivery, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and audit closure
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing assurance, advisory support, and actionable insights
- Manage, coach, and review the work of internal audit team members and external service providers
- Ensure high-quality audit reporting, clear recommendations, and effective monitoring of management action plans
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and use of data analytics within audit methodologies and practices
- Ensure compliance with IIA Standards, GA&AS methodology, and QAIP requirements, while supporting talent development within the function
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field; professional certification (CIA/ACCA/CPA) or progress toward one preferred
- 7–9 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk, or assurance, with proven exposure to complex and cross‑functional audits
- Strong expertise in risk assessment, internal controls, governance, and regulatory compliance, aligned with IIA standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead audit engagements end‑to‑end, including planning, execution, reporting, and closure
- Experience in managing audit teams and external service providers, with strong review and quality assurance capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior management
What We Offer
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
