Manager, Audit AI & Advanced Audit Analytics

About the Role
Manage the Audit AI & Advanced Audit Analytics division by promoting high standards of control and providing an informed, independent opinion and objective assurance on the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control systems, governance processes, risk management, and compliance across the company & Group Companies. You will lead and manage audit services related to AI and advanced analytics to evaluate and enhance governance, risk management, and control processes through a systematic and disciplined approach.

Key Accountabilities
Job Specific:

• Manage the development and implementation of Audit AI & Advanced Analytics strategies to ensure key issues and risks facing the organization are accounted for, providing innovative solutions to mitigate them via audit planning.
• Initiate periodic Risk Assessments for audit planning purposes and communicate the risk and control information to concerned Management.
• Lead the Audit AI & Advanced Analytics division’s Risk-Based Work Plans, consistent with inputs from Audit Committee/CEO/Management, to determine priorities of Internal Audit activities and submit to Senior Management.
• Develop and implement technology-driven auditing for enhanced impact and efficiency.
• Monitor strategic initiatives (e.g., AI Assurance Plan, Blockchain Assurance Plan, Cybersecurity Assurance Plan) that positively impact Group-wide audit plans and oversee their execution to ensure objectives are fulfilled.
• Manage planning and execution of audit activities to ensure adequate coverage, achievement of audit objectives, and that all conclusions are duly supported.
• Oversee the lifecycle of AI and advanced analytics audits within the company and Group Companies, ensuring focus on relevant risks and completion with meaningful observations and impactful suggestions for improvement.
• Lead the development of audit improvement options to address business risks and assist in achieving organizational objectives.
• Initiate follow-up activities to ensure timely implementation of Management Action Plans through periodic status updates and follow-up audits.
• Supervise the development and construction of advanced data analytics to provide continuous control assurance and add value to ongoing audit assignments.
• Provide leadership, enable training events, and develop goals to enhance the capability of Audit and Assurance from advanced analytics perspectives.
• Review and approve relevant Internal Audit Reports, ensuring recommendations are practical improvement options corresponding to observations.

Generic:
Management

• Plan and supervise the activities of personnel and resources of the Department to achieve Division objectives efficiently while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans in line with Division objectives.
• Develop knowledge, competencies, and innovative spirit in the Department and support establishing Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning, and Talent pipeline within the Department to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Compile and provide input for the preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved budget levels.
• Investigate, highlight, and reconcile significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Lead the implementation of approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, and internal controls to support execution of the Division work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Department in accordance with approved guidelines and continuously monitor achievement of Department KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and Balanced Score Card.

Organisation Structure and Development

• Review, develop, and recommend the appropriate organization structure for the Department that will best utilize human capital while progressively incorporating sustainability into ongoing work practices to meet business objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation, and support initiatives for implementing Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
• Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Department.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls, and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in line with international standards, best practices, and company Code of Practices.
• Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Department employees to meet HSE standards.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

• Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management for effective business management.

Communication & Working Relationship
Internal:

• Frequent contacts within the company and Group Companies at all levels of Management up to Directors regarding audit programs, conduct of audits, audit reports, findings, and recommendations. Regular contacts with Senior Management within assigned Group Companies up to CEO/GM level regarding audits and corporate matters.
  External:
• Regular contacts with company External Auditors and other assurance providers to ensure adequate audit coverage and minimize duplicate efforts. Frequent contacts with Internal Audit Service Provider(s) to monitor performance of services under co-sourcing agreement(s). Contacts with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) regarding government audits, as well as external regulatory authorities, external counselors, and law enforcement authorities.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor degree in finance / Business Administration / Management.
  Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• 15 years of experience.