Associate Director

Job description / Role

This global investment organisation is looking to hire an Associate Director for it Internal Audit function. You will be based in Dubai but with global travel requirements. The Associate Director will be reporting directly into the CEO and have contact with the board on a regular basis. You will be coming from a Banking background ideally working for the Big 4. Focusing on Asset management or PE clients.

This global investment organisation is looking to hire an Associate Director for it Internal Audit function. You will be based in Dubai but with global travel requirements. The Associate Director will be reporting directly into the CEO and have contact with the board on a regular basis.

* Setting the audit strategy and developing an audit plan using an appropriate risk based methodology.
* Maintain and update internal audit policies and procedures.
* Develop audit programs suitable for ongoing audits of business units or processes.
* Manage co-sourced internal audit activities as part of the internal audit strategy.
* Performing financial, operational, system and process audits of the company\'s business units and outsourced operations.
* Responsible for planning, executing and completing audit fieldwork according to the audit plan, recommending internal control improvements that may include operational enhancements or efficiencies.
* Issuing internal audit reports to management at the conclusion of each audit after full discussion with the management of the area audited.
* Following up outstanding management actions and reporting on progress to senior management.
* Evaluating and assessing significant new or changing services, processes, operations, and control processes in line with their development, implementation, and expansion.
* Conducting periodic staff training workshops to promote awareness of internal controls and any changes in processes.
* Undertake ad-hoc special assignments or investigations.
* Establish effective business relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principles.
* Global Travel will be required
* Present to prospective/current investors on the nature and scope of the Internal Audit function and its responsibilities.

Requirements

* Working at the Big 4 at Senior Manager or Director level
* Focus on Asset Management or PE clients
* Worked in the US, Europe or Asia
* Happy to relocate to Dubai

About the Company

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