Assistant Manager Internal Audit

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Internal Audit will lead and supervise end‑to‑end audit engagements for entities within the Government of Ras Al‑Khaimah. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the role contributes to a risk‑based audit plan, develops junior auditors and delivers actionable recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the annual risk assessment and maintain the audit universe.
• Plan, execute and report individual audit engagements, ensuring timelines and scope are met.
• Design audit programs, objectives and test procedures tailored to each entity’s risk profile.
• Conduct fieldwork including process walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis and stakeholder interviews.
• Prepare high‑quality working papers in line with IIA Standards.
• Identify control weaknesses, root causes and propose practical recommendations.
• Supervise and coach Associate Auditors, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
• Monitor engagement budgets, follow‑up on prior recommendations and ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
• Assist with investigations, special reviews and other tasks as directed by the Director of Internal Audit.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA or CPA.
• Six to eight years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in a Big 4 or similar environment and exposure to multi‑entity audit engagements is an advantage.

Required skills

• Financial management systems
• Data analysis