Senior Director Internal Audit

Technical Responsibilities1. Liaise with the Anti-fraud function as appropriate, to ensure alignment.2. Prepare and enforce the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessment, business needs and other relevant factors .3. Plan and schedule audit engagement including special ad-hoc investigations and consultancy works as may be requested by Senior Management .4. Ensure that the internal audit programs are implemented and executed to assure that the objectives stated under the Internal Audit role in the Internal Audit Charter are aligned towards the achievement of overall department objectives .5. Executing & Reporting Internal Audit engagements -a. Conducting process understanding, key controls identification, controls walkthrough, and validation to assess control design .b. Conducting internal control effectiveness testing/ audit testing and documentation in work papers .c. Developing the list of observations and recommendations.d. Conducting audit exit meetings to agree on observations, recommendations, and action plans for remediation .e. Preparing Internal Audit reports.6. Follow up on recommendations with concerned departments according to audit, consultation & ad-hoc database .7. Develop Audit Programs for risk mitigation while preparing and updating the risk assessment exercise .8. Deliver quarterly Internal Audit reports for audit committees .Educational background, Skills, and Experience required- 14-15 years of experience with a proven success record in the same role.- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Accountant (CA) is highly preferred.- Expertise in risk assessment, corporate governance, and compliance frameworks.- Advanced data analytics and audit software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SAP Audit Management, or other ERP systems).- Strong report writing and presentation skills for delivering insights to senior management and the Board.- Ability to liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and compliance teams.- Proven track record of conducting complex audits, fraud investigations, and governance reviews.- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel – Word – PowerPoint)- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to multitask, prioritize work effectively, and manage stakeholders' expectations.- Knowledge of real estate industry practices and regulations is a plus.- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.- Deliver progress reports regarding actual plan progression against the approved plan.