Internal Audit Manager - Developing Markets

Job description / Role

The successful Internal Audit Manager - Developing Markets candidate will be responsible for providing internal audit and wider assurance services to the DvM region - 50% Travel. It will involve a wide variety of high profile projects from financial review and control, operational reviews, to business process improvement, major project evaluation and oversight of ethical issues.

The successful Internal Audit Manager - Developing Markets should:
* Produce the annual 'Area' and 'Regional' audit plan focussing on key business risks; cyclical coverage of key controls; selected compliance audits, self assessment and follow up audits.
* Take responsibility for the execution and quality control of audit fieldwork and for the delivery of audit reports (including management comments) for issue to Area, regional or local management and the Group Head of Internal Audit.
* Participate in the management and development of other regional audit teams (i.e. Europe, Americas, Asia Pacific and Information Services) working closely with the Head of Internal Audit in training, staff development and recruitment.
* Plan and carry out risk driven audit assignments on a functional or area basis under the guidance of the Head of Audit. The plan should ensure clear objectives and scope are agreed prior to commencement of the audit.
* Manage your direct report and ensure that expectations, objectives and deliverables are agreed beforehand and followed up on. To perform a thorough and detailed review.
* To be involved in pre and post implementation reviews for new system developments, and in the review and follow up of computer security matters.
* Discuss audit findings with responsible senior management focusing particularly on areas of business risk, control weakness and operational efficiency enhancements.
* The preparation and agreement of summary reports of audit findings and recommendations.
* To undertake follow up audits of significant recommendations to ascertain whether improvement actions have been implemented.
* Provide ad hoc investigation and advisory risk and control services to operational management as required.
* Keep up to date with business developments (including acquisitions, new systems, new products and services etc) with particular emphasis on your key 'Area' and any 'Functional' responsibilities.
* Provide leadership, insight and proactive control advice to management and stakeholders on existing weaknesses in controls and emerging threats to the business by participating in the planning and execution of internal audits.
* 50% Travel

Requirements

* A professionally qualified accountant, internal auditor and/or audit professional with 5 years senior level experience with preferably audit experience in a major international organisation.
* Prior experience in a Big 4 firm and FMCG or F&B or Pharma industry is compulsory.
* Should have Bachelors or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting, or financial designation (eg: CPA, CA.) or related field. CPA/CA/ACA preferred.
* Good understanding of risk management and internal control and a well-developed commercial awareness. Must have a thorough knowledge of auditing practices, procedures, and principles.
* 50% Travel
* The candidate must be based in Dubai and able to travel 50% of the time Europe, Americas, Asia Pacific

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.