Job description
Baniyas Investment and Development Company (BIDC) is seeking a capable and qualified Internal Audit Manager with real estate leasing and/or retail experience carry out internal audit activities at the company.
Reporting to the Audit Committee, the Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for:
- Working with senior management to identify major business risks and incorporate the results into the BIDC internal audit plan to be submitted to the Audit Committee for approval.
- Executing of all internal audits within the company.
- Developing flowcharts, risk & control matrices, audit programs and internal audit reports.
- Accomplishing audit work in accordance with internal audit methodology and budgets.
- Updating the process universe, risk and control matrices and other repositories.
- Follows up on internal audit findings.
- Facilitate risk assessments at corporate and projects level.
- Presenting findings and progress against plan to the Audit Committee.
- Ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Internal Audit Charter.
- Maintaining effective working relationships with staff in the business; including the BIDC CEO and CFO.
- Carrying out duties as secretary of the Audit Committee.
Desired Skills and Experience
- BS/BA degree in an accredited college or university.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other audit/accounting qualification.
- A minimum of 6 years of internal audit or related (internal controls) experience. Core internal audit experience should not be less than 4 years.
- Extensive experience auditing real estate leasing companies, retail and/or food & beverage outlets.
- Solid understanding of key risk and controls within core audit areas: Procurement, Leasing, Facilities Management, Investments & Feasibility, Marketing, Finance (treasury, accounting, etc) and Human Resources.
- Proficient in analysing financial status of real estate assets & reviewing feasibility assumptions.
- Strong working knowledge of internal controls and preferably the COSO Internal Control framework
- Extensive skill in planning and managing audits and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Experience in assessing risk and planning internal audits.
- Ability to draft reports and to participate in presentations.
- Understanding of IIA Standards.
- Strong working knowledge of internal controls and preferably the COSO Internal Control framework.
- Understanding of fraud risks and controls (Preferred).
- Experience in developing policies and procedures or conducting consulting assignments (Preferred).
- Arabic speaking (Preferred).
Candidates MUST be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
How to Apply
For further information contact the company website at www.baniyas.ae/portal/CAREERS/tabid/58/Default.aspx
