Chief Audit Executive

RS Executive

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Ref: MP927-126

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is currently offering an interesting opportunity to a professional who will be responsible for developing a vision and organizational plan for the overall Internal Audit Department. The incumbent will become an indispensable resource to the CEO, CFO and the Audit Committee; this person will serve as the expert, and internal consultant to business around control and compliance.

The Chief Audit Executive reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the companys Chief Executive Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set the strategic direction of the Internal Audit Department
- Establish policies and procedures to guide the Internal Audit Department
- Establish a risk-based audit plan consistent with the company goals and monitor progress against this plan
- Report periodically to Senior Management and the Audit Committee regarding Internal
Audits purpose, authority, responsibility, and performance relative to its Annual Audit Plan in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter
- Develop and maintain a system to monitor the disposition of results communicated to the management
- Develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the Internal Audit activity
- Provide oversight of staff and managers including talent acquisition, retention, development, and performance evaluation
- Ensure adequate department resources to execute the Internal Audit activities
- Overall resourcing and communication/coordination within the company

Requirements

ACADEMIC/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Strongly preferred to hold CPA and CIA; undergraduate degree is required
- At least 15 years of experience in auditing, accounting, finance, with a previous leadership role in a global audit organization

REQUIRED SKILLS/ LANGUAGES:
- Must be thoroughly familiar with internal auditing and accounting principles, risk and control principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and IAS
- Must be familiar with Institute of Internal Auditors standards and necessary processes to ensure compliance
- Must be able to create, lead courageously and inspire high performance teams
- Must be a strategic, innovative thinker with strong leadership capabilities and a progressive track record in audit, risk and compliance
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization as well as externally to regulators and partners
- A self-starter who is organized, intuitive and a collaborative problem-solver with the ability to be effective in a complex, global environment
- Must have the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity and business ethics

About the Company

RS Executive is a trusted provider of executive search, headhunting and bespoke recruitment solutions.

Headquarters in Dubai, strong local knowledge and extensive regional network combined with global reach, makes us the recruiter of choice.

We work with highly successful leaders with demonstrable achievements, who can drive your business forward and help you gain an edge against competitors in an increasingly competitive world. These individuals are in the top percentile within their field, can add instant value and be instrumental to the growth and success of your organisation.

We provide confidential, practical and informed advice to both the clients and candidates that we represent. By listening to their needs, researching, then providing fast and effective solutions we build long-term partnerships with these professionals.

We exclusively recruit for C-Suite, strategic leadership and management roles across all functions of a business.