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. Lead and manage audit services related to AI and advanced analytics to evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management, and control processes by using a systematic and disciplined approach to enhance the processes.

Key Accountabilities

Job Specific:

• Manage the development and implementation of Audit AI & Advanced Analytics strategies ensuring key issues and risks facing the organization are accounted for, providing practical, 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 the priorities of Internal Audit activities and submit the same 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 the planning and execution of audit activities to ensure adequate coverage, achievement of audit objectives, and that all conclusions are duly and adequately supported.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of AI and advanced analytics audits within the company and Group Companies, ensuring they are focused on relevant risks and completed 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 bring 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 the Division objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Department in line with Division objectives.
• Develop the knowledge, competencies, and innovative spirit in the Department and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs), Succession Planning, and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Compile and provide input for preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Department budget levels.
• Investigate, highlight, and reconcile any 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 in order to support execution of the Division work programs in line with the company and International standards.

Performance Management

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

Organisation Structure and Development

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

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation, and support initiatives for implementation of 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 the 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 to effectively manage the business.

Communication & Working Relationship
Internal:

• Frequent contacts within the company and Group Companies at all levels of Management up to Directors with respect to audit programs, the conduct of audits, audit reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Regular contacts with Senior Management within the assigned company 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 the performance of services under co-sourcing agreement(s).
• Contacts with Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) regarding government audits.
• External Regulatory Authorities, External Auditor, External Counsels, 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.