Organization Profile:

Our client is a state owned company of the Government of Abu Dhabi, with a mandate to facilitate the diversification of Abu Dhabi's economy. It is practically the investment vehicle of the local government thanks to major partnerships, investments and joint ventures established with world class industry leaders.

 

The company brings together a multi-billion dollar portfolio of local, regional and international investments within 10 different industries and through 65 business units, acting as a strategic catalyst for the economic diversification of the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.

Job Description:

Our client is currently building a world class Internal Audit operation with the vision, will and commitment to rank among the best globally.We are looking for professionals who are capable of delivering internal audit services of the highest quality to support the Company's business objectives. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to help setting up a critical function from scratch. Several Positions are opened to:

• Internal Auditors  with 5 to 6 years experience
• Senior Internal Auditors with 7.5 to 10 years experience
• Head of Operational Audits 10+ years experience

  Successful candidates will have the following experience and skills:  

• An internationally-recognized Accounting qualification, preferably a Chartered Accountant  (ACCA, CPA, CIA)

Big 4 grounding in advisory services i.e. outsourcing or co-sourcing internal audit combined to experience within an internal audit department of a multinational.
Please note that external audit experience will not be considered as relevant unless main experience has been in Internal Audit activities; Experience gained in industry in starting up and managing operational internal audit functions with hands on know-how with:

• COSO methodology
• Risk assessment and the creation of risk registers
• Flowcharting and process / controls mapping
• Experience in developing control policies and procedures
• For Head of operational audit => Leading internal audit teams and mentoring teams
• Management of co-sourced projects
• English report writing skills to board level.

MUST HAVE:

• Hands on thinkers
• Able to work in Ambiguity as the development of the department is still in the early stage – starting from blank page
• Good Process Generalists
• Positive energy – willing to learn => all position will be reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit.

The team will be evolving in a very challenging and demanding environment. Considering the size and diversity of the group, careers opportunities are multiple.

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