Ref: MP703-110

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose: Review and evaluate the organization's internal controls, processes, policies and mechanisms to ensure that they are adequate, effective and in compliance with Group/Company Policies and Procedures. Furthermore, to assist Internal Audit in achievement of department objectives through planned internal audit reviews and ad hoc assignments in accordance with the Audit Charter.

Operational
- Perform risk assessment of the assigned portfolio and participate in the development of the Risk-based Annual Audit Plan
- Perform, manage and deliver audit projects in line with the annual plan as assigned.
- Perform /supervise process documentation to identify key risk especially fraud risks and controls in place to address those risks and in determining the nature, timing and extent of Audit samples and procedures and program.
- Development of Internal controls questionnaires, audit programs and detailed audit work papers incorporating test schedules, observations, audit conclusions and ensuring audit objectives are satisfactorily met.
- Document, evaluate and test manual and automated systems and controls to determine their existence, adequacy, effectiveness and continuity whilst ensuring (a)effectiveness and efficiency of operations, (b) compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, policies and procedures, etc. (c) reliability and integrity of information, and (d) safeguarding of assets.
- Identify, allocate and perform tasks, coordinate/monitor work, control audit/assignment resources, consolidate results, and other project duties.
- Conduct reviews of all team members’ work papers where applicable.
- Explore alternative courses of action for correcting control weaknesses, resolving operating problems or improving performance.
- Based on evidence gathered and testing performed conclude on audit steps appropriately bearing in mind that the internal controls being tested are suitable, efficient and effective and the audit objective has been met.
- Leads the presentation and review of audit findings with Operational Management personnel.
- Lead Entrance, Exit and Close-out meetings with Operational Management.
- Ensure projects are completed within agreed budgets and project milestones are met.
- Ensure timely preparation and issuance of Draft and Final reports to IA Management.
- Primarily responsible for timely completion of Teammate files (EWP) in compliance with established Departmental quality standards.
- Planning/executing follow up reviews to ensure corrective actions have been implemented in a timely manner.
- Perform / supervise ad hoc investigations as required by the Senior Audit Management.
- To liaise with external third parties and fellow managers.
- Develop and enhance sector based knowledge.

Administrative
- Ensure compliance within his areas of responsibilities with the Internal Audit Departmental standards and Companies policies and procedures.
- Prepare periodically Project status updates.
- Develop and maintain strong rapport with key operating and corporate associates.
- Interacting with various client Management and ensure audit process is communicated clearly to relevant Management at various stages during the project and if required through separate presentations etc.
- Timely completion of Oro-timesheet.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying (e.g. RICS)
- Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience (with mandatory projects – internal audit experience).

Complexity:
- Ability to understand all type of technical drawings e.g. Architectural, Structural, MEP, Services, Landscape, Reinforcement etc.
- Knowledge of standard contract terms and conditions, especially FIDIC.
- Knowledge of Standard method of measurement, BOQ preambles, technical & commercial correspondence
- Ability to understand and assess the various techniques and best practices on tendering, contract management and quantity surveying
- Assess the quality of monthly cost reporting by the project consultants including suitability and completeness of costs and risks identified
- Good understanding of the change management process, such as time impact evaluation including the validity and reasonableness of variations, claims and extension of time.
- Review of payment certificates, with respect to contract agreements and conditions.
- Review of final account
- Maintain independence (in substance and form) from operational decisions.
- Work in overseas locations, ability to understand and work across different cultures and regulatory environments.
- Maintaining good relationships with the Client Management.
- Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Fluency in English is must, Arabic will be an added advantage
- Proficient in Primavera software and Microsoft Office

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim Properties is one of MENAs leading diversified property companies with operations across shopping malls, hotels and mixed-use communities.

The Shopping Malls Business Unit, an industry leader, owns, manages and develops mall destinations that provide memorable shopping, entertainment and social experiences for its customers. Majid Al Futtaim Properties has pioneered the regional face of retail, leisure and entertainment, since the launch of its first mall, Deira City Centre in 1995. The companys mall portfolio includes 17 shopping centres across UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt and Lebanon with a combined gross leasable area (GLA) of over 1 million sqm, more than 2,800 tenants and an increasing footfall of over 160 million visitors in 2013.

The Hotel Business Unit develops and manages hotels and branded serviced apartments that are synergistic with the companys malls. Majid Al Futtaim owns nine hotels in the UAE and two in Bahrain. Their strategic proximity to the malls contributes to welcoming over 1.2 million guests annually.

The Communities Business Unit develops quality mixed-use projects anchored by residential housing. Majid Al Futtaim currently has three communities under development. The Wave, a joint venture with the government of Oman to develop Muscats largest ocean-front integrated community; Al Zahia, a joint venture with the Government of Sharjah, to build the Emirates first gated residential community with a regional mall in a prime growth corridor; The 250,000 sqm Waterfront City development in Beirut, Lebanon, a joint venture with Socit Joseph Khoury & Fils Holding SAL to build Beiruts premier mixed used community with one of the largest marinas in the Mediterranean.

Majid Al Futtaim Properties is recognised as a sustainability leader in the MENA region. According to the 2013 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) survey, the company ranks No. 1 in MENA, second in the Asia-Pacific region and in the top 133 property businesses worldwide. In 2013, Majid Al Futtaim launched its new five-year sustainability strategy with the vision to enhance peoples lives through sustainable real estate. This commitment is reflected in Majid Al Futtaim Properties pioneering standards, prosperous communities and high performance assets.

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