Manager – Internal Audit Quality & Excellence (IT Audits)

About the role

The Manager, Internal Audit Quality and Excellence (IT Audits) leads advisory and internal audit engagements across Masdar’s renewable energy portfolio. The role ensures internal controls are effective, risks are managed, and compliance with laws and regulations is maintained while adding value through data‑driven insights.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report on internal audit and advisory engagements covering IT/OT systems, renewable energy projects and corporate processes.
• Perform annual risk assessments, develop audit plans and maintain the risk and control matrix.
• Utilise advanced data analytics to identify trends, anomalies and improvement opportunities.
• Review and quality‑check work papers, audit issues and draft reports from field auditors and external service providers.
• Manage client relationships, monitor audit satisfaction surveys and implement corrective action plans.
• Oversee the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP), conduct self‑assessments and coordinate external quality reviews.
• Develop tools, checklists and training materials to enhance audit execution and compliance with IPPF standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field; professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA or CRIC are a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively senior experience in IT/OT internal audit, risk assessment, business analysis or program evaluation.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional audit teams and deliver high‑quality advisory services.

Required skills

• Internal Audit
• Internal Controls
• Risk Assessment
• Advisory Engagements
• Quality Assurance
• Data Analytics