Director Forensic Audit ( UAE National )

Role Overview

Director Forensic Audit at du, located in the UAE. This role is open to UAE Nationals.

Role Purpose

Lead and manage strategic formulation, planning and execution of the forensic function. Design and develop programs that enable du to be the most efficient organization following the best international internal control practices and compliance requirements from the Audit Committee (Board of Directors), management and external auditors. Plan, assess, supervise and carry out reviews of special audits relating to financial misconduct and abusive or wasteful activity of operations and network, meeting objectives established by the department as per Internal Control Audit Policy, Fraud Response Policy and direction from the Designated Whistle-Blowing Officer (currently the SVP-IC).

Key Responsibilities

Special Investigations & Audits

• Conduct special investigations professionally and in a timely manner based on information received from the Audit Committee, Head of Internal Control, whistleblowing channel, management or financial and operational audit sections.
• Prioritize special audits based on risk rating and urgency of work referred by SVP-IC.
• Plan and manage forensic investigations, special and financial audits in accordance with internal control procedures.
• Prepare and supervise planning of forensic, special and financial audit assignments including objectives, scope and audit approach.
• Plan and manage audit testing of specified areas, identifying reportable issues and dimensions of risk.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Monitor, analyze and present performance analysis and status reports representing departmental performance to Head of Internal Control.
• Prepare, review, consolidate and issue detailed forensic, special and financial audit reports and summary presentations to executive management.
• Prepare regular updates to the Audit Committee on the status of forensic cases.
• Address issues raised through whistleblowing channels.

Business Partnership & Recommendations

• Establish and build effective professional associations with all business stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to ensure implementation of internal controls in an effective and efficient manner.
• Advise and recommend senior executives and senior management of business units on best practices and corrective measures or areas of improvement.
• Direct and facilitate the team for efficient execution of allocated assignments.

Compliance & Due Diligence

• Review, manage and comply with ad hoc audit requirements of the Audit Committee and management.
• Review, validate and finalize observations with business owners, obtaining action plans and timelines in line with recommendations.
• Monitor the status of agreed due action plans to ensure proper implementation with business owners.
• Assess the forensic function's compliance with the Internal Control Department's Manual (policies and procedures).

Function Development & Improvement

• Review the accomplishment of established objectives and goals for the forensic function.
• Continuously assess and improve the efficiency of the function with focus on reliability and integrity.
• Provide consultancy and support to other departments upon request.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and auditing for UAE nationals (10 years for non-UAE nationals).
• CPA, CA, ACCA or CIA certification preferred.
• Prior experience in a large-scale telco domain with detailed understanding of regional and international best practices preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• English language proficiency.
• Good computer skills.