Manager – Corporate Assurance

Job Purpose: Lead and manage corporate assurance audits across governance, corporate functions, and enterprise-wide risk areas to provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance, and governance frameworks, while supporting organizational accountability and risk mitigation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based internal audits covering corporate and support functions including Finance, Procurement, Human Capital, IT, Strategy, Governance, HSEQ, and shared services.

• Develop detailed audit programs, audit scopes, and testing approaches aligned with approved Internal Audit methodology.

• Ensure audits are completed in accordance with professional standards, approved timelines, and quality expectations.

• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance structures, internal control frameworks, policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.

• Identify control weaknesses, systemic issues, and root causes, and assess their impact on organizational objectives.

• Supervise audit teams during fieldwork, review audit documentation, and validate audit conclusions.

• Ensure audit observations are supported by evidence and articulated clearly and objectively.

• Act as the primary Internal Audit point of contact for corporate function heads.

• Conduct audit closing meetings, discuss findings, and agree on practical and risk-appropriate management action plans.

• Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions and validate closure of audit issues.

• Support the preparation of periodic audit reports and dashboards for senior management and the Audit Committee.

Quality & Excellence Management:

• Ensure internal audit engagements related to corporate functions are conducted in accordance with approved Internal Audit methodology, quality standards, and professional practices.

• Embed quality assurance and quality control checks throughout the audit lifecycle, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.

• Review audit documentation and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, clarity, and consistency with approved quality standards.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying systemic control weaknesses and recurring issues across corporate functions and recommending sustainable improvements.

• Support periodic internal quality assessments and external quality assurance reviews of the Internal Audit function, as required.

• Ensure audit observations and recommendations contribute to strengthening governance, compliance, and performance excellence across corporate areas.

• Monitor quality of management action plans and ensure corrective actions address root causes rather than symptoms.

• Contribute to the enhancement of audit tools, templates, and methodologies to improve efficiency, consistency, and audit quality.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the audit team by fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages open communication, sets clear expectations for performance, and recognizes individual and team achievements to enhance overall morale and productivity.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations that provide constructive feedback and identify professional development opportunities, ensuring that team members have specific, measurable goals and access to training sessions that address skill gaps and promote their career growth.

• Manage resource allocation effectively by assessing project needs, balancing workloads among team members, and optimizing the use of budgetary resources to ensure that audit projects are adequately staffed and funded to achieve their objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management and other departments, by effectively communicating audit findings, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that audit objectives are aligned with the broader organizational goals.

• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behaviour within the team by ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards, providing guidance on ethical practices, encouraging transparency in audit processes, and addressing any compliance issues promptly and effectively.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional Certifications CIA, CPA, CISA, CA, or ACCA

• Required: Minimum 10 years in auditing, operations management, or a related field.

• Preferred: UAE Nationals