Chief Internal Auditor

Job description / Role

A leading Abu Dhabi based Property Developer is looking for an experienced Chief Internal Auditor. Within the role you will be expected to establish and direct the development of Internal Audit policies and procedures and scope of internal auditing that includes efficacy of operations, reliability of financial reporting, deterring and investigating fraud, safeguarding assets and compliance with laws and regulations.

Key Accountabilities:
Establishes internal audit policies and procedures including the reporting templates for conducting and reporting audits in compliance with international standards and legal requirements.
Establishes and communicates the scope and objectives for the audit to CEO and BOD
Draws up an annual audit plan covering all auditable areas of business in consultation with the CEO and BOD based on risk assessments.
Directs a broad and comprehensive audit of all sections of the business to ensure all resources are effectively, efficiently and economically managed.
Plans and ensures proper execution of financial and operational internal audit assignments, including coordination with functional heads.
Prepares periodic reports for the BOD on significant issues related to internal control processes to ensure its appropriateness with the business environment.
Determines accuracy, reliability and fairness of information of financial data
Identifies the key risks facing the business activities within the defined scope of audit.
Directs and oversees financial audits to analyse the quality and effectiveness of internal operating and administrative procedures and reports significant actual or potential control weaknesses.
Reports susepecte instances of conflict of interest and unethical conduct and negotiates action plans with the BOD to address issues
Recommends efficient and comprehensive program of internal control based on the audit findings
Plans and conducts special investigations as directed by the BOD
Maintains effective business relationships with the UAE Central Bank and External Auditors
Provides Timely, efficient and effective audit updates on issues, opportunities and recommendations to the BOD and CEO
Oversees any outsourced internal audit activities as needed from time to time
Ensures audit team is adequately staffed with qualified team members
Manages employees in the internal audit division in performing their delegated tasks and nominate employees for appropriate training.
Perform any other relevant task as directed by the BOD and the CEO.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will come from an auditing background and have a high level of experience in a similar position.
You will also need to be a Certified Internal Auditor or a Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant
We are looking for someone with 12-20 years of experience in Internal Audit function with at least five years at a senior management level

About the Company

Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years' experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect.