Internal Controls Manager

Job Description : Internal Control Manager UAE The Internal Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across business processes and internal controls The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with keen interest in improving an organization’s internal control environment. They are organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Roles and Responsibilities: - Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitor internal control framework, including group policies and key risks in order to ensure that the group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations. - Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency - Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the group - Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and audit committee - Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies - Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action - Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls documentation assessment and review procedures - Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings - Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control Desired Skills and Experience: - 8+ years from a similar position in a multinational group or delivering similar services via Big 4 audit firm or prior experience with good understanding of project management (real estate developments or hospitality sector )· - Master degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration Management, Law - Strong experience and interest internal control effectiveness and efficiency - Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks, - Strong communication and interpersonal skills presenting internal control and risk matters across various forums and levels of the organization

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