Senior Manager - Internal Audit

Overview

Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai’s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate. Our portfolio spans Lifestyle & Entertainment, Destinations, Real Estate, Hospitality, and F&B, including Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, XDubai, Dubai Harbour, Kite Beach and more.

As Shamal Holding continues to grow, we’re in search of a Senior Manager – Internal Audit. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the Group’s assets, ensuring adherence to internal controls and policies, and maintaining a strong understanding of applicable federal and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support in preparation for the annual internal audit plan and ensure timely execution of planned audits.
• Participates in the development and update of the internal audit strategy and processes/ manual.
• Provide suggestions and participates in the continuous improvement process of the Internal Audit department
• Perform and/ or supervise the execution of individual audit engagements assigned to him/ her:
• Prepare audit planning memorandum, risk and control matrix (RCM) and audit program for the assigned engagement.
• Communicate with the auditees management and conduct a kick-off meeting to start the audit engagement.
• Execute the audit tests as per the approved RCM and audit program.
• Maintain open channel of communication with the auditees and their management throughout the audit.
• Conduct a closing meeting with the auditees management.
• Use the audit system to document performed tests, conclusions and working papers for the audit engagement and maintain sufficient supporting evidence.
• Prepare draft audit report for the review of SEVP of Internal Audit.
• Communicate and discuss the draft report with auditees management and document the agreed action plan on audit recommendations.
• Issue the final audit report on audit engagement.
• Participate and/or supervise fraud investigations and special engagements as required.
• Conduct regular follow up to ensure implementation of agreed action plan.
• Prepare required information for quarterly audit presentation to Executive Committee.
• Keeps up to date on audit procedures and regulations by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education seminars.
• Use data analytics tools wherever possible.
• Participate in providing training and awareness to auditees.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the SEVP - Internal Audit.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Performance Management: Participates in providing feedback on colleagues and subordinates, if any.
• Communication: participates in regular team meetings and to discuss departmental goals and changes.
• Delegation: assigning tasks and responsibilities to subordinates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or a relevant field.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA/ CA / CPA.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

For more information about Shamal, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shamalholding/

Note:

Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.