Manager-Internal Audit & Risk (SOX AUDITING and ICFR)

Job title: Manager-Internal Audit & Risk (SOX AUDITING and ICFR)

Company: DAMAC Properties


Job description: Degree Level: Bachelor’s DegreeJob Description:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Annual Internal Audit Plan and Strategy

• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan, ensuring it aligns with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, and the risk management framework.
• Provide strategic oversight for audit activities across financial, operational, and compliance domains.

2. Audit Program Development and Scoping

• Define audit scopes and objectives in coordination with key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Design detailed, risk-based audit programs tailored to business functions and processes.

3. Enterprise Risk Register and Control Framework Management

• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the organization-wide risk register, ensuring timely identification and categorization of key business risks.
• Develop, maintain, and improve the internal control framework in line with regulatory standards and best practices.

4. Fieldwork, Control Testing, and Observations

• Oversee and lead audit fieldwork and testing activities to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues; develop well-documented and actionable audit observations.

5. Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

• Engage stakeholders across departments to validate findings, ensure alignment on corrective actions, and foster collaborative solutions.
• Prepare and present high-quality draft and final audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and audit integrity.

6. Governance, Compliance, and Policy Review

• Ensure all audit work complies with internal audit standards, organizational policies, and external regulatory requirements.
• Support the enhancement of corporate governance practices by advising on compliance and internal control improvements.

7. Ad-Hoc Reviews and Management Requests

• Conduct special investigations and operational reviews at the request of senior leadership (e.g., MD/CM office), delivering timely and insightful findings.
• Provide audit support for key organizational initiatives, such as process redesigns, system implementations, or incident reviews.

8. Team Leadership and Professional Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop internal audit team members, ensuring performance excellence and career growth.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in audit techniques, tools, and methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Recognized professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CPA, & CIMA).
• CIA certification is highly preferable.
• Minimum of 8-10 years relevant experience in conducting SOX and ICFR Audits.

About Us:DAMAC Properties has been shaping the Middle East’s luxury real estate market since 2002, delivering iconic residential, commercial, and leisure properties across the region and beyond.DAMAC adds vibrancy to the cities in which its projects are located, with a huge and diverse portfolio that includes two world-class master-planned golf developments. To date, DAMAC has delivered 30,000+ quality homes, with 34,000 more underway.30,000+HOMES DELIVERED*34,000+IN PLANNING AND PROGRESS**AS OF 30TH JUNE 2020

Expected salary:

Location: United Arab Emirates

Job date: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:13:26 GMT

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