Internal Audit Head

Job Description : INTERNAL AUDIT HEAD DUBAI FOR DP WORLD Deliver high quality internal audit engagements from start to finish (preplanning to wrap up) at any and all locations across the DP World Group; Apply proficient risk and control knowledge to all scenarios encountered and identify all significant potential issues by analysing operations, reviewing compliance, recommending controls and auditing safeguards; Communicate audit findings and draft audit reports to GIA and business management and to our Audit Committee that inspire constructive change through the recommendations; and Lead other diverse internal projects which enhance GIA’s critical success factors including, but not limited to: lean auditing, data analytics for continuous auditing, continuous improvement. Responsibilities: You will be expected to: · Work with the GIA team or independently on audits of business units, regional offices or head office departments across the DP World Group with a core focus on financial & operational processes and controls; · Supervise and/or execute audits from start to finish, where directed by the GIA Audit Managers or the Chief Internal Auditor (“CIA”), delivering high impact audit reviews addressing DP World risks; · Produce high quality draft audit reports on findings and recommendations to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in an effective and timely manner; and ultimately reported to the DP World Audit Committee as mandated; · Plan and document all audits in line with GIA audit procedures to ensure delivery of risk-based audits; · Continually strive to draft and develop Audit Work programmes for effective and comprehensive audits; Keep abreast of changes in legal and regulatory environment which may impact our audit work and advise GIA Audit Managers/CIA if Audit Work Programmes require revision or update; · Present audit conclusions to business unit management as necessary; this may be in a Boardroom through PowerPoint presentations to managers or directors; · Research and identify examples of organisational best practices in and outside the group; flag these to the GIA team for sharing across borders; Encourage the understanding of Group Policies at sites visited; · Manage core aspects of our internal GIA Quality and Assurance Improvement Program to help improve our quality, effectiveness and efficiency in our audits; · Manage or assist on the DP World MICS (Minimum Internal Controls Business Unit Self-Certification) annual global reporting process; preparing reporting on findings to the CIA as required; · Where required supervise more junior team members during audits or other field projects. Provide on the job training as required; · Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working, ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in ALL activities; Promote and demonstrate positive behaviours in line with DP World values; Understand and follow DP World Code of Conduct and Ethic policies; and · Perform and assist on other related duties e.g. Fraud investigations, special projects as required. Experience, Qualifications & Skills: QUALIFICATIONS You have an: · Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance-related fields · Certified Public Accountant qualification or equivalent i.e. ACA/MBA You might also have: · CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) designation; · CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) designation; EXPERIENCE You can demonstrate (with examples) that you: · Have a minimum of 8 years’ strong experience in auditing; · Are fully aware of all the IIA IPPF standards; · Are extremely proficient and knowledgeable in applying internal control concepts, including COSO on a variety of audit projects; · Can identify technical accounting issues in Financial Reporting under IFRS; · Are well versed in Risk Management best practices; · Successfully juggle multiple projects at the same time; you deliver quality results by deadlines and are comfortable working with all sorts of styles of team members; · Are experienced in using data analytics in your audit work and understand the challenges and benefits these tools can provide (Eg ACL/Qlikview). You might also have: · Experience in the transportation industry (i.e. marine terminals, logistics, shipping lines etc.); · Experience and interest in auditing non-traditional audit topics (e.g. Sustainability, Change Management, Business Integration etc.); · ‘Big 4’ or Multinational Internal Audit experience SKILLS What you are good at: · Strong communication skills - You are an exceptional listener. You communicate clearly. You write exceptionally well and you speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone. You’re comfortable on the phone or to groups of people – at any level. You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts. · Problem solving - You enjoy solving problems. Getting to the root cause. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative, innovative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it. · Detail oriented - You pay strong attention to the details as it is one of your core qualities. As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focussed and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch. · Exceptional critical thinking skills; you can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. · Strong collaborator - You can work independently because you self-manage, with limited direction and guidance, but you also enjoy collaborating across dynamic and multi-cultural teams and are personable, helpful and incredibly organised · Results oriented - You are proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; you always demonstrate a “can do” positive attitude · Confidentiality - You consider and protect the confidentiality of company data at ALL times; · IT skills - You are highly proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio; · Flexibility to travel - You are ready to travel between 30 - 50% of the time across the globe to our operations to perform audits on site; · Languages - You speak and write fluent English – additional languages are a bonus, in particular Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Hindi.

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