Position: Internal Audit Manager- Operations

Work Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reports to: Director of Group Internal Audit

Company: Etihad Rail Operating Companies

Overview:

Overall responsible for planning, leading, and delivering operational and technical audits across the group, assessing the relevant risks and assisting in the development of the annual internal audit plan.

Successful candidate should have excellent knowledge and deep experience of auditing transporations and logistics operations, compliance requirement, ability to identify and assess relevant risks and effectively audit and advise on how to enhance controls across the Group.

Main Responsibilities:

· Perform risk assessments and analze financial and operational data to identify key areas of focus and prioritize audit activities based on risk exposure.

· Support the development and update of risk-based annual audit plans, define and update the scope of the audit, and present them for approval.

· Performing and leading high-quality audits across the Group in line with the audit methodology, including audit planning, execution and the preparation of written reports with clear value-adding recommendations,

· Monitor, manage, and provide support to in-house and outsourced resources to identify relevant risks and deliver planned audits in a timely manner, as per the audit plan, audit methodology, and defined KPIs.

· Performing special reviews and investigations as required, often managing multiple projects simultaneously.

· Enhancing the effectiveness of audit delivery through implementing innovative solutions like data analytics and automation.

· Collaborate with management to drive the implementation of audit recommendations, monitor progress, and ensure timely resolution of identified issues and issue progress reports.

· Foster a culture of governance, ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement within the organization, promoting awareness and understanding of the importance of internal controls.

· Providing an advisory service on governance, internal controls, and risk-related queries.

· Prepare and present audit reports, summary presentations, progress and performance reports to the audit management.

· Stay updated on emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in internal auditing, and proactively apply this knowledge to enhance audit methodologies and practices.

· Developing and coaching the Internal Audit team in the skills required to deliver the audit engagements to a high standard and advance professionally.

· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Academic Qualifications:

· Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or any Relevant Field. Postgraduate Degree is a plus.

Experience:

· A minimum of 10 years of relevant internal audit experience at similar level, with emphasis in Operations, preferably in Rail, Logistics, Aviations, or Port Operations sectors.

Professional Certifications:

· Preferable, CIA, ACCA, CA

Other Skills:

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Strong planning and task organizing skills

· Decision making skills

· Report writing skills

· Concern for order/attention to details

· Technology oriented and business acumen

· Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to work with minimum supervision.