Overview
Assistant Manager Internal Audit Jobs in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates at Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah Government
Title: Assistant Manager Internal Audit
Company: Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah Government
Location: Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued)
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Educational and Professional Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a comparable business-oriented degree.
- CIA/ ACCA/ CPA from a recognized professional institution.
Years of Experience
- 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).
Other requirements
- 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.
