Title:  SODs Assisstant Manager- Audit JOB

Overall Job Objectives

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 Functions and 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
• 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

Education and Experiences

A  bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a comparable business oriented degree

CIA/ ACCA/ CPA from a recognized professional institution

Competencies