Senior Manager Internal Audit (Emiratization)

Job Description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

• To support VP Internal Audit to meet requirements of the Audit, Risk & Compliance (ARC) Committee as elaborated in the committee charter in the areas of Internal Audit and Internal Control activities.
• Primarily focused on planning, execution and reporting of internal audits to evaluate adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the key controls, as well as the identification and reporting of corrective actions.
• Assist VP Internal Audit in providing consulting and advisory services as required by Senior Management or ARC Committee.

Internal Audit

Contribute to an efficient and effective Internal Audit Department that delivers both assurance on internal controls to the ARC Committee and value-added services to the Company, including:

1. Annual Audit Planning Deliverables

• Deliver updated Annual IA Risk Assessment, incorporating ERM inputs, fraud risks, and updated risk registers.
• Supervise and conduct annual and continuous risk assessment in line with ADAA requirements to prepare internal audit plan and update audit universe as required, including risk ratings, corporate function updates, and process changes.
• Provide clear, datadriven input for the corporate section of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Support regular progress monitoring of the Audit Plan and provide structured updates to VP Internal Audit.

1. Delivery of Annual Audit Plan

• Complete assigned audit engagements (Corporate, Financial, Business Support, Compliance) from planning through reporting as per the approved IA Plan.
• Deliver audit planning documents, including process documentation, risk/control matrices, and audit programs.
• Produce audit reports with clear findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
• Support presentation of IA results to the ARC Committee.
• Ensure all audits comply with IIA Standards, SCA, ADAA, and internal IA methodologies.
• Ensuring knowledge gained from audits is shared with senior leadership and relevant departments.

1. Internal Controls & FollowUp

• Conduct Internal Control Assessments in line with the COSO framework.
• Conduct quarterly followup audits and update the followup tracker for outstanding IA recommendations.
• Provide quarterly EMT reports on the status of audit recommendations.

Other

Support the VP Internal Audit in other internal audit activities:

• Manage outsourced auditors/ consultants for completion of internal audit activities.
• Issue auditee satisfaction survey and incorporate/ implement the comments received from auditee, as applicable.
• Support VP Internal Audit in preparing Annual Internal Audit Report in line with SCA-CMA & ADAA requirements for reporting to ARC Committee.
• Support VP Internal Audit in preparing Annual ARCC Report in line with SCA requirements for reporting to ARC Committee.
• Conduct coordination and reliance activities with various departments in Company as per IIA standards.
• Work with the VP Internal Audit to continuously improve internal audit systems and activities;

Audit Consulting & Advisory Assistance

The Senior Manager Internal Audit will support the VP Internal Audit in strengthening corporate governance, internal controls, and organizational effectiveness through advisory and consulting activities. Responsibilities include:

• Provide advisory support on internal controls, process efficiency opportunities, and governance enhancements across Tabreed Corporate functions.
• Lead advisory and consulting engagements related to process improvements, control optimization, or any other areas requested by Senior Management.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the fraud governance and management framework, including control design, fraud risk assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Support the VP Internal Audit in preparing, reviewing, and validating information and presentations related to Board, Audit Committee, and Management Committee matters for Company - Corporate Departments.
• Participate early in systems and process development initiatives to ensure adequate preventive and detective controls are established from the outset.
• Champion and lead the implementation of Audit Management Systems, including Teammate, and other audit related technologies to automate internal audit activities, enhance documentation quality, and support audit digitization efforts.

Continuous Improvement

The Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the enhancement of the Internal Audit (IA) Department's quality, efficiency, and alignment with global and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include:

• Performing Internal Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of audit engagements completed by IA team members, ensuring conformance with the IIA / IPPF Standards and internal methodology.
• Reviewing and updating Internal Audit policies, procedures, manuals, strategy documents, and the IA Charter to ensure compliance with IIA, ADAA and SCA (CMA) regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of IA systems, processes, methodologies, templates, and the department's digitization initiatives (including Teammate enhancements, automation, and workflow improvements).
• Supporting initiatives that enhance the overall maturity, capabilities, and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function.

Personal Development

The Senior Manager is responsible for continuously enhancing professional capability, maintaining up to date technical knowledge, and developing competencies required for current and future responsibilities within the Internal Audit function. This includes:

• Building and developing individual capability to meet evolving internal audit, governance, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Completing professional certifications identified in the Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• Achieving the required annual Continuous Professional Education (CPE) hours in line with IIA, ADAA, SCA, and company expectations.
• Actively participating in relevant training, workshops, seminars, and conferences to strengthen audit methodology, reporting, and regulatory knowledge.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and supporting knowledge sharing within the Internal Audit team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, accounting or equivalent. Where a relevant professional qualification has been obtained, the degree may be in another field.
• Mandatory internal audit certification Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Post graduate degree or professional qualifications in Internal Audit, Finance, Compliance or Risk Management such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CFE, etc.
• Master's degree is an advantage

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in a similar role (internal audit manager) in a large/international organization or a Big 4 firm (highly preferable).
• Preferable experience working in large utility company, oil & gas companies, service or product-based companies, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Strong experience in risk-based auditing, governance frameworks, and internal control evaluation with preferable exposure to finance, corporate audit, business planning, project management and reporting to Executive Management and Board levels; and
• Exposure to Audit Advisory, Risk Management and Compliance activities would be an advantage.