Senior Manager Internal Audit (Emiratization)

To support VP Internal Audit to meet requirements of the Audit, Risk & Compliance (ARC) Committee as elaborated in the committee charter in the areas of Internal Audit and Internal Control activities.Primarily focused on planning, execution and reporting of internal audits to evaluate adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the key controls, as well as the identification and reporting of corrective actions.Assist VP Internal Audit in providing consulting and advisory services as required by Senior Management or ARC Committee.Internal AuditContribute to an efficient and effective Internal Audit Department that delivers both assurance on internal controls to the ARC Committee and value-added services to the Company, including:Deliver updated Annual IA Risk Assessment, incorporating ERM inputs, fraud risks, and updated risk registers.Supervise and conduct annual and continuous risk assessment in line with ADAA requirements to prepare internal audit plan and update audit universe as required, including risk ratings, corporate function updates, and process changes.Provide clear, data‑driven input for the corporate section of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.Support regular progress monitoring of the Audit Plan and provide structured updates to VP Internal Audit.2. Delivery of Annual Audit PlanComplete assigned audit engagements (Corporate, Financial, Business Support, Compliance) from planning through reporting as per the approved IA Plan.Deliver audit planning documents, including process documentation, risk/control matrices, and audit programs.Produce audit reports with clear findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.Support presentation of IA results to the ARC Committee.Ensure all audits comply with IIA Standards, SCA, ADAA, and internal IA methodologies.Ensuring knowledge gained from audits is shared with senior leadership and relevant departments.3. Internal Controls & Follow‑UpConduct Internal Control Assessments in line with the COSO framework.Conduct quarterly follow‑up audits and update the follow‑up tracker for outstanding IA recommendations.Provide quarterly EMT reports on the status of audit recommendations.OtherSupport the VP Internal Audit in other internal audit activities:Manage outsourced auditors/ consultants for completion of internal audit activities.Issue auditee satisfaction survey and incorporate/ implement the comments received from auditee, as applicable.Support VP Internal Audit in preparing ‘Annual Internal Audit Report’ in line with SCA-CMA & ADAA requirements for reporting to ARC Committee.Support VP Internal Audit in preparing ‘Annual ARCC Report’ in line with SCA requirements for reporting to ARC Committee.Conduct coordination and reliance activities with various departments in Company as per IIA standards.Work with the VP Internal Audit to continuously improve internal audit systems and activities;Audit Consulting & Advisory AssistanceThe Senior Manager – Internal Audit will support the VP Internal Audit in strengthening corporate governance, internal controls, and organizational effectiveness through advisory and consulting activities. Responsibilities include:Provide advisory support on internal controls, process efficiency opportunities, and governance enhancements across Tabreed Corporate functions.Lead advisory and consulting engagements related to process improvements, control optimization, or any other areas requested by Senior Management.Contribute to the enhancement of the fraud governance and management framework, including control design, fraud risk assessments, and monitoring activities.Support the VP Internal Audit in preparing, reviewing, and validating information and presentations related to Board, Audit Committee, and Management Committee matters for Company - Corporate Departments.Participate early in systems and process development initiatives to ensure adequate preventive and detective controls are established from the outset.Champion and lead the implementation of Audit Management Systems, including Teammate, and other audit related technologies to automate internal audit activities, enhance documentation quality, and support audit digitization efforts.The Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the enhancement of the Internal Audit (IA) Department’s quality, efficiency, and alignment with global and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include:Performing Internal Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) of audit engagements completed by IA team members, ensuring conformance with the IIA / IPPF Standards and internal methodology.Reviewing and updating Internal Audit policies, procedures, manuals, strategy documents, and the IA Charter to ensure compliance with IIA, ADAA and SCA (CMA) regulatory requirements.Contributing to the continuous improvement of IA systems, processes, methodologies, templates, and the department’s digitization initiatives (including Teammate enhancements, automation, and workflow improvements).Supporting initiatives that enh