Assistant Manager

The Internal Audit Department is responsible for conducting independent and objective assurance reviews designed to add value and improve operational procedures within Expo City Dubai Authority and its subsidiaries including Expo City Dubai LLC (i.e. Expo City Real Estate & Developments; Community Services/Operations; Future Technologies), Events & Entertainment, Education & Culture, Expo Dubai Group, and all Shared Services and Subsidiaries (collectively referred to as 'Expo City Dubai Authority Group' or 'Group' or 'ECDAG').

The department evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls within the processes across departments thereby assisting to accomplish ECDAG's objectives. The Department ensures that its staff members conduct their activities in accordance with the Code of Ethics i.e., with utmost integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competence.

This is a 6-month temporary contract

1. Assistant Manager - Internal Audi
   t is responsible for assisting the Head of Internal Audit; and other Internal Audit Department personnel in execution of the Internal Audit related Objectives, Performance Standards, and other Internal Audit related activities for Expo City Dubai LLC and ECDAG Shared Services
2. Ensure successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. The role is also responsible to ensure that audits are completed professionally to achieve the appropriate objectives and adherence to The IIA Standards and Practice Framework and Code of Ethics
3. Depending on assigned engagement, report to one or more member(s) of the Internal Audit senior team or third-party consultants. Work with other team members during an engagement
4. Apply risk and control concepts to various scenarios and identify any potential issues. Communicate identified issues with the Head - Internal Audit to ensure timely and effective resolution of identified concerns. With guidance from the Head - Internal Audit, the Manager - Internal Audit is tasked with planning and executing audit

The main responsibilities for this role include

Operational Responsibilities

• Assist in Planning and scoping Operations Internal Audit assignments effectively, agreeing deadlines and ensuring a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review
• Ensure adequate planning and execution during each audit assignment of internal controls and risks in scope
• Identify key Operations risks to business/process objectives, evaluate and test controls in place and identify areas for improvement
• Review/prepare audit reports to meet the required standard for reporting and maintaining Internal Audit and special assignment documentation in accordance with IIA standandards
• Review/provide quality assurance inputs in the reports and recommendations
• Conduct follow up audits to ensure management actions plans are implemented within timelines agreed
• Abide by professional standards in the performance of daily work especially the standards issued by Institute of Internal Audit
• Ensure effective implementation of Internal Audit department policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service;
• Any other duties as may be required by VP - Internal Audit and/or Head - Internal Audit

People Responsibilities

• Meet with Senior Management and other members of the Company and its subsidiaries as a part of the audit process and support the Internal Audit team
• Meet with Consultants, Contractors and Suppliers as a part of the audit process
• Meet with any other personnel as directed by the Head - Internal Audit and/or other senior members of the Internal Audit Department
• Problem Solving capabilities and transparent communication with all personnel in a timely and effective manner

Knowledge, Qualifications and Skills required:

Essential 4+ years of relevant experience in internal audit within a Big 4 accounting firm or internal audit department of a corporate or government organization in the UAE as well as:

• Chartered Accountant, MBA, or engineering qualification
• Complete assigned work to high-quality standards and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office and audit tools
• Excellent written communication in Business English
• Demonstrate strong ethical principles, including transparency, integrity, and honesty.