Assistant Manager Internal Audit

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Manager – Internal Audit is responsible for executing and supervising end-to-end internal audit engagements across the Government of Ras Al-Khaimah entities (Audit universe). The role supports the Head of Internal Audit in delivering a risk‑based audit plan, developing audit staff, and providing practical, value‑adding recommendations that improve governance, risk management, and internal controls across all audited entities.

• Participate in the annual risk assessment process and the update of the audit universe.
• Lead individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and scope.
• Design and review audit programs, objectives, and test procedures tailored to the risk profile of each audited entity.
• Conduct fieldwork including process walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and interviews with process owners.
• Prepare high‑quality audit working papers in accordance with IIA Standards and departmental methodology.
• Identify control weaknesses, root causes, and risk exposures, and develop practical, actionable recommendations.
• Supervise and coach Associate Auditors during engagements, reviewing their working papers and providing constructive feedback.
• Identify training and development needs of junior auditors and share relevant knowledge and best practices.
• Monitor engagement time budgets and ensure team members remain focused and productive during fieldwork.
• Draft clear, concise, and well‑supported audit reports, including findings, risk ratings and recommendations.
• Discuss draft findings with process owners and management to validate facts and agree on management action plans.

• Ensure all review notes from the Director of Internal Audit are addressed before reports are issued.
• Conduct follow‑up on prior audit recommendations to assess the adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions.
• Ensure all audit work is conducted in compliance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards (2024) and departmental policies.
• Ensure all audit files are properly archived, including working papers, correspondence, reports, and supporting evidence.
• Assist in investigations, special reviews, advisory engagements and any other tasks as directed by the Director of Internal Audit.
• Protect organization's reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Prepare weekly time sheet and review of audit staff time sheets.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a comparable business‑oriented degree.
• CIA/ ACCA/ CPA from a recognized professional institution.

• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant internal or external audit experience.
• Experience in a public sector or government environment is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 or equivalent firm is an advantage.
• Exposure to multi‑entity or group audit engagements preferred.
• Knowledge of financial management systems processes and controls.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) — mandatory.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and sound professional judgement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to deal with senior stakeholders professionally.
• Strong knowledge of the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards (2024).
• Data analysis skills; working knowledge of audit management software is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is an advantage.