Assistant Manager - Technical Audit

The role will identify control gaps, evaluate compliance and recommend practical improvements to strengthen governance, controls and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute internal audits across various business functions and projects in accordance with the approved annual audit plan. Conduct audits covering project management, project development, construction/project execution, contracts, tendering, procurement and commercial processes . Review project-related controls including budgets, contractor/consultant payments, BOQs, variations, claims, change orders, progress certifications and project costs .

Review the tendering and contracting process , including bid evaluation, contract award, contractual compliance and adherence to delegation of authority. Evaluate internal controls across Finance, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Collections, Projects and other operational functions , as required. Review project lifecycle controls from design and development through execution, handover and project close-out .

Identify process gaps, financial leakages, control weaknesses, non-compliance and potential areas of operational risk. Perform data analysis, transaction testing, sampling and supporting-document verification as part of audit assignments. Prepare clear and concise audit reports , highlighting observations, risk implications, root causes and actionable recommendations.

Discuss audit observations with process owners and management and obtain appropriate management action plans . Follow up on previously reported audit observations and track closure of agreed corrective actions. Support investigations and special audit assignments as directed by senior management. Assist in strengthening SOPs, internal controls, risk-management practices and overall governance framework.

7–10 years of Internal Audit experience. Experience in UAE Real Estate Development / Construction preferred. CA / CA Inter preferred. Strong exposure to project audits, contracts, tendering, procurement and financial controls . Strong analytical, audit reporting and stakeholder-management skills.