Group Internal Audit Manager

Job description / Role

This employment opportunity is for a Large Group into diversified businesses.
• Lead and manage a team of internal auditors to ensure the effective planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit activities across the organization.
• Develop and maintain risk-based audit plans that prioritize key areas of concern and align with the organization's strategic objectives.
• Conduct thorough and independent audits of the group's operations, processes, and controls to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide guidance and expertise on internal control frameworks, risk management practices, and corporate governance principles to support decision-making and enhance internal controls.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, to communicate audit findings, recommendations, and insights effectively, and drive action plans for remediation.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements in internal auditing and risk management to continuously improve audit processes and methodologies.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement within the internal audit function, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Support external auditors and regulatory inspections by providing timely and accurate information, documentation, and assistance as needed.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress towards resolution, providing regular updates to senior management and the Audit Committee as appropriate.
• Conduct periodic assessments of the internal audit function's effectiveness and efficiency, recommending enhancements and innovations to optimize performance and value delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in internal auditing standards, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Proven track record in leading complex audits across business units or regions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset to align audit activities with business objectives.
• Proficiency in audit software/tools and regulatory compliance.

About the Company

TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals.