Manager, Internal Audit

Role Overview

Manager, Internal Audit at Majid Al Futtaim. This role leads and executes audits across MAF Group operations and financial processes, generating insights that strengthen operational efficiency, risk management and internal controls.

Role Purpose

Lead and execute risk-based audit engagements across the Group, manage one or more audit portfolios, and promote internal audit best practices. The role carries accountability for strengthening operational efficiency, risk management and internal controls across MAF Group operations and financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Strategy

• Contribute to the development of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, aligned with corporate strategy, Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) priorities, and emerging risks.
• Lead the planning and execution of end-to-end risk-based audit engagements across critical business operations including supply chain, procurement, finance, HR and others.
• Design audit programs, risk & control matrices, and testing procedures in line with IIA International Standards and internal audit best practice.

Control Evaluation & Assessment

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify gaps in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and review audit workpapers and evidence to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of conclusions prior to reporting.
• Draft clear, insight-driven audit reports and present findings, root causes, and recommendations to business and senior stakeholders.

Remediation & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with process owners to agree realistic, risk-prioritized management action plans and track timely remediation.

Coordination & Assurance

• Coordinate with second-line functions (Risk, Compliance, QA) and external assurance providers to strengthen combined assurance and avoid duplication.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–12 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or a related assurance discipline, including experience in leading audit teams and complex engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA or CIA.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of risk-based audit methodology, internal controls frameworks and regulatory or compliance requirements.

Additional Information

• Work in a friendly environment with colleagues who share positive vibes and excitement about the company's future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by the Leadership Model.